◄ 2992. laos ►
Lexicon laos: People, nation, populace Original Word: λαός Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: laos Pronunciation: lah-OS Phonetic Spelling: (lah-os') Definition: People, nation, populace Meaning: (a) a people, characteristically of God's chosen people, first the Jews, then the Christians, (b) sometimes, but rarely, the people, the crowd. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance people. Apparently a primary word; a people (in general; thus differing from demos, which denotes one's own populace) -- people. see GREEK demos HELPS Word-studies 2992 laós (the root of the English term, "laity") – a people, particularly used of "the people of the Lord" (= Heb ʽam). 2992 (laos) is the usual term for "the people of God" and thus typically used in the LXX (OT) and the Gospels, for believing Israel (Jews). Example: Heb 4:9: "So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people (2992 /laós) of God" (NASU). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition the people NASB Translation people (134), peoples (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2992: λαός λαός, λαοῦ, ὁ ((cf. Curtius, § 535)); the Sept. more than fifteen hundred times for עַם; rarely for גּוי and לְאֹם; (from Homer down); people; 1. a people, tribe, nation, all those who are of the same stock and language: universally, of any people; joined with γλῶσσα, φυλή, ἔθνος, Revelation 5:9; Revelation 7:9; Revelation 10:11; Revelation 11:9; Revelation 13:7 (Rec. omits); (see γλῶσσα, 2); πάντες οἱ λαοί. 2:31; Romans 15:11; especially of the people of Israel: Matthew 4:23; Matthew 13:15; Mark 7:6; Luke 2:10; John 11:50 (where it alternates with ἔθνος); ; Acts 3:23; Hebrews 2:17; Hebrews 7:11, etc.; with Ἰσραήλ added, Acts 4:10; distinguished from τοῖς ἔθνεσιν, Acts 26:17, 23; Romans 15:10; the plural λαοί Ἰσραήλ (R. V. the peoples of Isa.) seems to be used of the tribes of the people (like עַמִּים, Genesis 49:10; Deuteronomy 32:8; Isaiah 3:13, etc.) in Acts 4:27 (where the plural was apparently occasioned by Psalm 2:1 in its reference to Christ, cf. Acts 4:25); οἱ πρεσβύτεροι τοῦ λαοῦ, Matthew 21:23; Matthew 26:3, 47; Matthew 27:1; οἱ γραμματεῖς τοῦ λαοῦ, Matthew 2:4; οἱ πρῶτοι τοῦ λαοῦ, Luke 19:47; τό πρεσβυτέριον τοῦ λαοῦ, Luke 22:66; ἄρχοντες τοῦ λαοῦ, Acts 4:8. with a genitive of the possessor, τοῦ Θεοῦ, αὐτοῦ, μου (i. e. τοῦ Θεοῦ, Hebrew יְהוָה עַם, הָאֱלֹהִים עַם), the people whom God has chosen for himself, selected as peculiarly his own: Hebrews 11:25; Matthew 2:6; Luke 1:68; Luke 7:16; without the article Jude 1:5 (Sir. 46:7; Wis. 18:13); cf. Winer's Grammar, § 19, 1; the name is transferred to the community of Christians, as that which by the blessing of Christ has come to take the place of the theocratic people of Israel, Hebrews 4:9; Revelation 18:4; particularly to a church of Christians gathered from among the Gentiles, Acts 15:14; Romans 9:25ff; 1 Peter 2:10; with εἰς περιποίησιν added, 1 Peter 2:9; περιούσιος, Titus 2:14, cf. Acts 18:10; Luke 1:17. ὁ λαός the people (of Israel) is distinguished from its princes and rulers ((1 Esdr. 1:10 1 Esdr. 5:45; Judith 8:9, 11; etc.)), Matthew 26:5; Mark 11:32 (here WH Tr marginal reading read ὄχλος); Mark 14:2; Luke 20:19; Luke 22:2; Luke 23:5; Acts 5:26, etc.; from the priests, Hebrews 5:3; Hebrews 7:5, 27. 2. indefinitely, of a great part of the population gathered together anywhere: Matthew 27:25; Luke 1:21; Luke 3:15; Luke 7:1, 29; Luke 8:47; Luke 9:13; Luke 18:43, etc.; τό πλῆθος τοῦ λαοῦ, Luke 1:10. (The Gospels of Mark and John use the word but three times each. Synonym: see δῆμος, at the end) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root word λᾶς (las), meaning "stone" or "rock," which metaphorically extends to a collective group or mass of people. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5971 עַם (ʿam): This Hebrew term is often translated as "people" and is used similarly to "λαός" in the Old Testament to denote the nation of Israel or a group of individuals. • H3816 לְאֹם (lᵉ'ôm): Another Hebrew word for "people" or "nation," used to describe various ethnic or national groups in the Old Testament. These entries provide a comprehensive understanding of "λαός" within the biblical narrative, highlighting its significance in both the Old and New Testaments as a term that conveys the collective identity of God's people. Usage: In the New Testament, "λαός" is frequently used to describe the people of Israel, the followers of Christ, or humanity in general. It emphasizes the collective identity and unity of a group, often in a religious or covenantal context. Context: The Greek term "λαός" appears numerous times in the New Testament, underscoring its significance in biblical theology. It is often used to describe the covenant people of God, particularly the Israelites, as seen in passages like Luke 1:68: "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people." Here, "λαός" signifies the chosen people whom God has set apart for His purposes. In the New Testament, "λαός" also extends to the followers of Jesus Christ, representing the new covenant community. For instance, in 1 Peter 2:9, believers are described as "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession." This usage highlights the continuity and expansion of God's people from Israel to include Gentiles who are grafted into the faith through Christ. The term is also used in a broader sense to refer to humanity or the masses, as seen in Matthew 4:16: "The people living in darkness have seen a great light." Here, "λαός" encompasses all who are in need of the salvation and revelation brought by Jesus. Theologically, "λαός" emphasizes the communal aspect of faith, where individuals are part of a larger body united by shared beliefs and divine purpose. It reflects the biblical theme of God's desire to gather a people for Himself, who will worship Him and live according to His statutes. Forms and Transliterations λαοι λαοί λαοὶ λαοις λαοίς λαοῖς λαον λαόν λαὸν λαος λαός λαὸς λαου λαού λαοῦ λαόυ λαούς λαω λαώ λαῷ λαων λαών λαῶν lao laō laoi laoí laoì laôi laō̂i laois laoîs laon laón laòn laôn laōn laō̂n laos laós laòs laou laoû Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:21 N-AMS GRK: σώσει τὸν λαὸν αὐτοῦ ἀπὸ NAS: for He will save His people from their sins. KJV: shall save his people from their INT: will save the people of him from Matthew 2:4 N-GMS GRK: γραμματεῖς τοῦ λαοῦ ἐπυνθάνετο παρ' NAS: and scribes of the people, he inquired KJV: scribes of the people together, INT: scribes of the people he inquired of Matthew 2:6 N-AMS GRK: ποιμανεῖ τὸν λαόν μου τὸν NAS: WHO WILL SHEPHERD MY PEOPLE ISRAEL.' KJV: shall rule my people Israel. INT: will shepherd the people of me Matthew 4:16 N-NMS GRK: ὁ λαὸς ὁ καθήμενος NAS: THE PEOPLE WHO WERE SITTING KJV: The people which sat INT: the people who were sitting Matthew 4:23 N-DMS GRK: ἐν τῷ λαῷ NAS: of sickness among the people. KJV: manner of disease among the people. INT: among the people Matthew 13:15 N-GMS GRK: καρδία τοῦ λαοῦ τούτου καὶ NAS: OF THIS PEOPLE HAS BECOME DULL, KJV: this people's heart INT: heart people of this and Matthew 15:8 N-NMS GRK: Ὁ λαὸς οὗτος τοῖς NAS: THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS, KJV: This people draweth nigh unto me INT: the people this with the Matthew 21:23 N-GMS GRK: πρεσβύτεροι τοῦ λαοῦ λέγοντες Ἐν NAS: and the elders of the people came KJV: the elders of the people came INT: elders of the people saying By Matthew 26:3 N-GMS GRK: πρεσβύτεροι τοῦ λαοῦ εἰς τὴν NAS: and the elders of the people were gathered together KJV: the elders of the people, unto INT: elders of the people in the Matthew 26:5 N-DMS GRK: ἐν τῷ λαῷ NAS: might occur among the people. KJV: an uproar among the people. INT: among the people Matthew 26:47 N-GMS GRK: πρεσβυτέρων τοῦ λαοῦ NAS: and elders of the people. KJV: and elders of the people. INT: elders of the people Matthew 27:1 N-GMS GRK: πρεσβύτεροι τοῦ λαοῦ κατὰ τοῦ NAS: and the elders of the people conferred KJV: and elders of the people took counsel INT: elders of the people against Matthew 27:25 N-NMS GRK: πᾶς ὁ λαὸς εἶπεν Τὸ NAS: And all the people said, His blood KJV: answered all the people, and said, His INT: all the people said the Matthew 27:64 N-DMS GRK: εἴπωσιν τῷ λαῷ Ἠγέρθη ἀπὸ NAS: and say to the people, 'He has risen KJV: say unto the people, He is risen INT: say to the people He is risen from Mark 7:6 N-NMS GRK: Οὗτος ὁ λαὸς τοῖς χείλεσίν NAS: THIS PEOPLE HONORS KJV: This people honoureth INT: this people with the lips Mark 14:2 N-GMS GRK: θόρυβος τοῦ λαοῦ NAS: there might be a riot of the people. KJV: there be an uproar of the people. INT: an uproar of the people Luke 1:10 N-GMS GRK: ἦν τοῦ λαοῦ προσευχόμενον ἔξω NAS: multitude of the people were in prayer KJV: multitude of the people were INT: were of the people praying outside Luke 1:17 N-AMS GRK: ἑτοιμάσαι Κυρίῳ λαὸν κατεσκευασμένον NAS: so as to make ready a people prepared KJV: to make ready a people prepared INT: to make ready for [the] Lord a people prepared Luke 1:21 N-NMS GRK: ἦν ὁ λαὸς προσδοκῶν τὸν NAS: The people were waiting for Zacharias, KJV: And the people waited for Zacharias, INT: were the people expecting Luke 1:68 N-DMS GRK: λύτρωσιν τῷ λαῷ αὐτοῦ NAS: redemption for His people, KJV: redeemed his people, INT: redemption [on] the people of him Luke 1:77 N-DMS GRK: σωτηρίας τῷ λαῷ αὐτοῦ ἐν NAS: To give to His people [the] knowledge KJV: unto his people by INT: of salvation to people of him in Luke 2:10 N-DMS GRK: παντὶ τῷ λαῷ NAS: which will be for all the people; KJV: shall be to all people. INT: to all the people Luke 2:31 N-GMP GRK: πάντων τῶν λαῶν NAS: in the presence of all peoples, KJV: the face of all people; INT: of all the peoples Luke 2:32 N-GMS GRK: καὶ δόξαν λαοῦ σου Ἰσραήλ NAS: And the glory of Your people Israel. KJV: the glory of thy people Israel. INT: and glory to [the] people of you Israel Luke 3:15 N-GMS GRK: δὲ τοῦ λαοῦ καὶ διαλογιζομένων NAS: Now while the people were in a state of expectation KJV: And as the people were in expectation, INT: moreover the people and were wondering Strong's Greek 2992 142 Occurrences λαῷ — 26 Occ. λαῶν — 3 Occ. λαοὶ — 4 Occ. λαοῖς — 2 Occ. λαὸν — 44 Occ. λαὸς — 25 Occ. λαοῦ — 38 Occ.