θεός

theosNounG2316

God

From: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity;

Short Definition

figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

Full Lexicon Entry

late voc., θεέ, a god or deity, God.
1.In polytheistic sense, a god or deity
2.Of the one true God
aanarthrous
bmore freq., with art.
LXX Usage: chiefly for אֱלֹהִים, also for אֵל and other cognate forms, יהוה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun

Morphology G:N-M/F

DescriptionG:N-M/F

Occurrences

1,169 times

Appears 1,169 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
159
Romans
132
Luke
116
Revelation
90
1 Corinthians
87

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:1
  • 2 Corinthians 12:21
  • Acts 8:10
  • Jude 1:1
  • Philippians 4:18

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