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 timesAppears 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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