ἔθνος
ethnosNoun (Neuter)G1484
Gentiles
From: probably from G1486 (ἔθω);
Short Definition
a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.a multitude, a company, whether of beasts or men .
2.a nation, people
3.In pl., as in OT, τὰ ἔ. (like Heb. הַגּוֹיִם), the nations, as distinct from Israel, Gentiles
Synonyms
*λαός *(see DCG, ii, 229; Cremer, 226).
LXX Usage: chiefly for עַם,גּוֹי
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
152 timesAppears 152 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
44
Revelation
23
Romans
22
Matthew
14
Luke
10
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:23
- Acts 15:12
- Ephesians 3:1
- Matthew 12:18
- Revelation 18:23
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