### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **hebdomḗkonta**, represented by `{{G1440}}`, is a numeral meaning **seventy** or **three score and ten**. It appears 5 times in 5 unique verses. The term is consistently used to quantify a specific number of people, whether a group of disciples, a military unit, or the total number of individuals in a particular setting.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, `{{G1440}}` is used to denote specific groups. The Lord appointed "other **seventy**" disciples and sent them on a mission [[Luke 10:1]], and this same group of **seventy** later returned with joy [[Luke 10:17]]. The word is also used as a component of larger numbers. It describes part of the count of Jacob's kindred as "**threescore** and fifteen souls" [[Acts 7:14]]. Similarly, it is used to count a detachment of "**threescore and ten**" horsemen [[Acts 23:23]] and to state the total number of people on a ship as "two hundred **threescore** and sixteen souls" [[Acts 27:37]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words provide context for how `{{G1440}}` is used in counting and organizing groups:
* `{{G1417}}` **dýo** (two): This numeral is used to describe how the seventy were sent out "two and **two**" [[Luke 10:1]].
* `{{G1250}}` **diakósioi** (two hundred): This number is used alongside `{{G1440}}` to form a larger total, as in the "two hundred threescore and sixteen souls" on the ship [[Acts 27:37]].
* `{{G2087}}` **héteros** (other or different): This word specifies the group of disciples as "**other** seventy," indicating they were an additional group appointed by the Lord [[Luke 10:1]].
* `{{G3956}}` **pâs** (all, any, every, the whole): This term is used to define the scope of the count, such as "**all** his kindred" [[Acts 7:14]] or "in **all** in the ship" [[Acts 27:37]].
### Theological Significance
The significance of `{{G1440}}` is tied directly to the context in which it appears.
* **A Number of Divine Commission:** The Lord specifically appointed a group of **seventy** for a mission, sending them out before him [[Luke 10:1]]. Their successful return demonstrates the fulfillment of this commission [[Luke 10:17]].
* **Quantifying Foundational Lineage:** The word is part of the number used to count **all** of Jacob's kindred who were called by Joseph, a key moment in the history of his family [[Acts 7:14]].
* **A Literal Enumerator:** In several instances, the word serves a straightforward purpose of counting, such as defining the exact size of a military escort of horsemen [[Acts 23:23]] or the total souls aboard a ship [[Acts 27:37]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{G1440}}` is a specific numeral whose importance comes from what it quantifies. While it can be used for practical counting, its most notable use is in defining the group of **seventy** disciples sent out by the Lord. Whether standing alone or combined with other numerals, **hebdomḗkonta** provides a precise measure for groups of people central to the biblical narrative, from a specially commissioned body of followers to the total count of a family's lineage.
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