λαός

laosNoun (Masculine)G2992

a people

From: apparently a primary word;

Short Definition

a people (in general; thus differing from G1218 (δῆμος), which denotes one's own populace)

Full Lexicon Entry

a word rarely found in Att. prose
1.the people at large (Hom.), esp. of people assembled
2.a people, those of the same race and language (Pind., Æsch.
Synonyms
see: δῆμος.
LXX Usage: very frequently for עַם, occasionally for לְאֹם , etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

139 times

Appears 139 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
47
Luke
36
Matthew
15
Hebrews
12
Revelation
9

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:7
  • Acts 28:17
  • Hebrews 11:25
  • Luke 20:6
  • Matthew 2:4

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