# G1618 ἐκτενής

ἐκτενής (ektenḗs), Strong’s G1618: intent KJV: without ceasing, fervent. Occurs 3 times.

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*ektenḗs* — intent

KJV: without ceasing, fervent

Derived from [ἐκτείνω ekteínō](https://besorah.bible/word/G1614) (to extend)

Occurs 3 times.

## Where it occurs
- [1 Peter 4:8](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-peter/4?v=8) — And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
- [3 Maccabees 3:10](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/3-maccabees/3?v=10) — Some of the neighbors, friends, and business associates of the Jews even called them secretly to an interview, pledged…
- [3 Maccabees 5:29](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/3-maccabees/5?v=29) — Hermon and all his friends pointed out the preparation of the animals. They are ready, O king, according to your own…