In order
καθεξῆςStrong’s G2517kathexēs
Appears in 5 verses of the New Testament
In short
Kathexēs is the Greek word usually translated “method”, “soon” and “subsequently”. It appears in 5 verses of the New Testament.
“It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,”
Meaning
Usually translated “method”, “soon” and “subsequently”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- with method 1
- soon 1
- subsequently 1
- in order 1
- successively 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- Acts 3
- Luke 2
2 books in all.
Explore in Scripture
- Luke 8:1And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
- Acts 3:24Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.
- Acts 11:4But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,
- Acts 18:23And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
Greek dictionary
καθεξῆς kathexēs · in order
καθ-εξῆς (= cl. ἑξῆς, ἐφεξῆς) adv., 1. successively, in order: Luk.1:3, Act.11:4 18:23; τῶν κ.. (those that succeeded him), Act.3:24. 2. afterwards: ἐν τῷ κ. (sc. χρόνῳ), Luk.8:1.† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
How the English word “soon” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.
SOON, adverb
- In a short time; shortly after any time specified or supposed; as soon after sunrise; soon after dinner; I shall soon return; we shall soon have clear weather.
- Early; without the usual delay; before any time supposed. Exodus 2:18
- Readily; willingly.
All definitions and other forms of “soon”
SOON, adjective
Speedy; quick. [Not in use.]
Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.