ἔθος

ethosNoun (Neuter)G1485

custom

From: from G1486 (ἔθω);

Short Definition

a usage (prescribed by habit or law)

Full Lexicon Entry

habit, custom; in, almost in the narrower sense of law .
LXX Usage: Da TH א R*

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
7
Luke
3
Hebrews
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 15:1
  • Acts 21:21
  • Acts 26:3
  • Acts 6:14
  • John 19:40

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