ἐκτενῶς
ektenōs
fervently
With persistent intensity, earnestly, in a manner characterized by stretching or straining effort; in contexts, describes an action carried out with wholehearted devotion, unwavering persistence, or fervor. The term nuances not only emotional heat but also the idea of resolute, sustained commitment, especially in prayer, love, or striving.
Acts 12:5 · Word #12
Lexicon G1619
| Lemma | ἐκτενῶς |
| Transliteration | ektenōs |
| Strong's | G1619 |
| Definition | With persistent intensity, earnestly, in a manner characterized by stretching or straining effort; in contexts, describes an action carried out with wholehearted devotion, unwavering persistence, or fervor. The term nuances not only emotional heat but also the idea of resolute, sustained commitment, especially in prayer, love, or striving. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fervently |
| Literal | fervently |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐκτενῶς |
| Strong's | G1619 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1619-01
with outstretched intensity
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); indeclinable; expresses manner—describes how an action is carried out. |
| Rendering Rationale | "With outstretched intensity" reflects the adverb’s derivation from τείνω (to stretch) and preserves the image of sustained, extended effort inherent in ἐκτενῶς. As an adverb, it modifies action by describing the manner as persistently and earnestly exerted. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
fervently
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'with outstretched intensity' is an over-literal phrase. 'Fervently' is an established, context-driven adverbial rendering for ἐκτενῶς. |