Greek word · Strong's G1565

ἐκεῖνος

ekeînos · word · “that, that one”

In a sentence

Ekeinos means "that, that one" — a pointing word that often signals the great Day, or the One. "On that day (en ekeinē tē hēmera) you will know that I am in my Father."

Ekeinos points farther off than houtos ("this") — across distance, time, or specialness.

The Gospels use it of "that day" — the eschatological day of the Lord — and of "that one," Jesus, Moses, or another figure named with emphasis.

Strong's reference

Definition: that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

KJV usage: he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Matthew 7:22 “Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’” John 14:20 “On that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you.” 2 Thessalonians 1:10 “on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.