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Habit/practice

ἕξιςStrong’s G1838

hexis

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

Hexis is the Greek word usually translated “constant use”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.

“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
Hebrews 5:14 KJV
Meaning

Usually translated “constant use”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated
  • constant use 1

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Where it's used most
  • Hebrews 1

1 book in all.

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    Greek dictionary

    ἕξις hexis · habit/practice

    ἐξις, -εως, ἡ (ἔχω), [in LXX, cf. Sir, prol.9 ;] habit, use, experience: Heb.5:14.† (AS)

    From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

    Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.