πέντε (pente)
pente
five
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 33 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The Greek word pente is a primary number meaning five. It appears thirty-three times in the New Testament, frequently in the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John. As an indeclinable noun, it functions straightforwardly to denote the quantity five in various contexts.
This term is often used in narrative details that highlight provision or scale. For example, Jesus uses five loaves to feed a large crowd (Matthew 14:17), and in the Parable of the Talents, a servant receives five talents (Matthew 25:15). These instances show how the number anchors specific stories about resource management and divine multiplication.
Its simplicity allows it to serve as a concrete marker in lists or accounts. Whether counting fish caught (John 21:8) or people saved (Acts 4:4), pente provides precise numerical clarity without additional metaphorical weight, grounding the text in tangible reality.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Greek word pente simply means 'five'. It appears thirty-three times in the New Testament, mostly in the Gospels. While it is a basic number, it often marks moments where God provides for people in surprising ways. Jesus used five loaves to feed thousands, showing that small gifts become abundant when placed in His hands.
This word also highlights personal responsibility and care. In the Parable of the Talents, a servant receives five talents and works faithfully with them. Similarly, Luke notes that God does not forget even five sparrows sold for a few coins. These details remind us that nothing is too small for God’s attention.
When you read pente, think of tangible reality. It grounds spiritual truths in everyday life. Whether counting fish or people, it shows that God works with what we have right now. This simple number invites trust in His provision and care for every detail of your life.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 33 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- five30×
- five.4×
- Five3×
- five,1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- πέντε33×
- πέντε.3×
- πέντε.¶1×
- πέντε,1×
Key Verses
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Matthew 14:17
They told him, “We only have here five loaves and two fish.”
This verse introduces the five loaves that Jesus would miraculously multiply, setting the stage for a demonstration of divine provision.
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Matthew 25:15
To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his own ability. Then he went on his journey.
Here, five talents represent a significant trust given to a servant, highlighting how God distributes resources according to individual ability.
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Luke 12:6
“Aren’t five sparrows sold for two assaria coins? Not one of them is forgotten by God.
The mention of five sparrows emphasizes God’s detailed care for even the smallest and most seemingly insignificant creatures.
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John 6:9
“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these among so many?”
This verse identifies the specific boy with five barley loaves, underscoring how ordinary resources can be used for extraordinary miracles.
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Every Occurrence (33 verses across 7 books)
Matthew 7 verses
They told him, “We only have here five loaves and two fish.”
Matthew 14:19He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to…
Matthew 16:9Don’t you yet perceive or remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you took up,
Matthew 25:2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
Matthew 25:15To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his own ability. Then he went on his…
Matthew 25:16Immediately he who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.
Matthew 25:20He who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five…