◄ 1484. ethnos ►
Lexicon ethnos: Nation, Gentile, people Original Word: ἔθνος Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: ethnos Pronunciation: ETH-nos Phonetic Spelling: (eth'-nos) Definition: Nation, Gentile, people Meaning: a race, people, nation; the nations, heathen world, Gentiles. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gentile, heathen Probably from etho; a race (as of the same habit), i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan) -- Gentile, heathen, nation, people. see GREEK etho HELPS Word-studies 1484 éthnos (from ethō, "forming a custom, culture") – properly, people joined by practicing similar customs or common culture; nation(s), usually referring to unbelieving Gentiles (non-Jews). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin probably from a prim. root Definition a race, a nation, pl. the nations (as distinct from Isr.) NASB Translation Gentiles (93), nation (30), nations (37), pagans (1), people (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1484: ἔθνος ἔθνος, ἔθνους, τό: 1. a multitude (whether of men or of beasts) associated or living together; a company, troop, swarm: ἔθνος ἑταίρων, ἔθνος Ἀχαιων, ἔθνος λαῶν, Homer, Iliad; ἔθνος μελισσαων, 2, 87; μυιαων ἐθνεα, ibid. 469. 2. "a multitude of individuals of the same nature or genus (τό ἔθνος τό θῆλυ ἤ ἀρρεν, Xenophon, oec. 7, 26): πᾶν ἔθνος ἀνθρώπων, the human race, Acts 17:26 (but this seems to belong under the next entry). 3. race, nation: Matthew 21:43; Acts 10:35, etc.; ἔθνος ἐπί ἔθνος, Matthew 24:7; Mark 13:8: οἱ ἄρχοντες, οἱ βασιλεῖς τῶν ἐθνῶν, Matthew 20:25; Luke 22:25; used (in the singular) of the Jewish people, Luke 7:5; Luke 23:2; John 11:48, 50-53; John 18:35; Acts 10:22; Acts 24:2 (), ; . 4. (τά ἔθνη, like הַגויִם in the O. T., foreign nations not worshipping the true God, pagans, Gentiles, (cf. Trench, § xcviii.): Matthew 4:15 (Γαλιλαία τῶν ἐθνῶν), ; (3 John 1:7 R G; cf. Revelation 15:3 G L T Tr WH marginal reading after John 10:7), and very often; in plain contradistinction to the Jews: Romans 3:29; Romans 9:24; (1 Corinthians 1:23 G L T Tr WH): Galatians 2:8, etc.; ὁ λαός (τοῦ Θεοῦ, Jews) καί τά ἔθνη, Luke 2:32; Acts 26:17, 23; Romans 15:10. 5. Paul uses τά ἔθνη even of Gentile Christians: Romans 11:13; Romans 15:27; Romans 16:4; Galatians 2:12 (opposite Galatians 2:13 to οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι, i. e. Jewish Christians), Galatians 2:14; Ephesians 3:1, cf. Ephesians 4:17 (Winers Grammar, § 59, 4 a.; Buttmann, 130 (114)). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word ἔθω (ethō), meaning "custom" or "habit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1471 גּוֹי (goy): Often translated as "nation" or "people," this Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to refer to both Israel and other nations, similar to the Greek ἔθνος. • H5971 עַם (am): This term means "people" and is used to describe a group bound by common identity, often used in reference to the people of Israel but also applicable to other nations. In summary, ἔθνος is a significant term in the New Testament, reflecting the early church's mission to reach all peoples and the inclusive nature of the Gospel. It serves as a reminder of the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, transcending ethnic and cultural boundaries. Usage: In the New Testament, ἔθνος is frequently used to distinguish between Jews and non-Jews, often translated as "Gentiles" or "nations." It can also refer to a specific ethnic group or people. Context: The Greek term ἔθνος appears numerous times in the New Testament, often in the context of God's plan for salvation extending beyond the Jewish people to include all nations. This term underscores the universal scope of the Gospel message. For instance, in Matthew 28:19, Jesus commands His disciples to "make disciples of all nations (ἔθνη)," highlighting the inclusive nature of the Great Commission. Similarly, in Romans 1:5, Paul speaks of receiving grace and apostleship to call "all the Gentiles (ἔθνη)" to the obedience that comes from faith. The use of ἔθνος in the New Testament reflects the early Christian understanding of the church as a diverse body composed of individuals from every nation and ethnic background. This is further emphasized in passages like Galatians 3:28, where Paul declares that there is neither Jew nor Greek, for all are one in Christ Jesus. The term also appears in eschatological contexts, such as in Revelation 7:9, where a great multitude from every nation (ἔθνος) stands before the throne of God, symbolizing the fulfillment of God's promise to bless all the families of the earth through Abraham's seed. Forms and Transliterations εθνει έθνει ἔθνει έθνεσι εθνεσιν έθνεσιν ἔθνεσιν εθνη έθνη ἔθνη εθνος έθνος ἔθνος εθνους έθνους ἔθνους εθνων εθνών ἐθνῶν ethne ethnē éthne éthnē ethnei éthnei ethnesin éthnesin ethnon ethnôn ethnōn ethnō̂n ethnos éthnos ethnous éthnous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 4:15 N-GNP GRK: Γαλιλαία τῶν ἐθνῶν NAS: THE JORDAN, GALILEE OF THE GENTILES-- KJV: Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; INT: Galilee of the Gentiles Matthew 6:32 N-NNP GRK: ταῦτα τὰ ἔθνη ἐπιζητοῦσιν οἶδεν NAS: For the Gentiles eagerly seek all KJV: these things do the Gentiles seek:) INT: these things the Gentiles seek after knows Matthew 10:5 N-GNP GRK: Εἰς ὁδὸν ἐθνῶν μὴ ἀπέλθητε NAS: in [the] way of [the] Gentiles, and do not enter KJV: into the way of the Gentiles, and into INT: Into [the] way of the Gentiles not go off Matthew 10:18 N-DNP GRK: καὶ τοῖς ἔθνεσιν NAS: as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. KJV: against them and the Gentiles. INT: and to the Gentiles Matthew 12:18 N-DNP GRK: κρίσιν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν ἀπαγγελεῖ NAS: JUSTICE TO THE GENTILES. KJV: judgment to the Gentiles. INT: judgment to the Gentiles he will declare Matthew 12:21 N-NNP GRK: ὀνόματι αὐτοῦ ἔθνη ἐλπιοῦσιν NAS: AND IN HIS NAME THE GENTILES WILL HOPE. KJV: name shall the Gentiles trust. INT: name of him [the] Gentiles will hope Matthew 20:19 N-DNP GRK: αὐτὸν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν εἰς τὸ NAS: and will hand Him over to the Gentiles to mock KJV: him to the Gentiles to INT: him to the Gentiles to Matthew 20:25 N-GNP GRK: ἄρχοντες τῶν ἐθνῶν κατακυριεύουσιν αὐτῶν NAS: that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over KJV: the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over INT: rulers of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them Matthew 21:43 N-DNS GRK: καὶ δοθήσεται ἔθνει ποιοῦντι τοὺς NAS: from you and given to a people, producing KJV: given to a nation bringing forth INT: and it will be given to a people producing the Matthew 24:7 N-NNS GRK: ἐγερθήσεται γὰρ ἔθνος ἐπὶ ἔθνος NAS: For nation will rise against KJV: For nation shall rise against INT: will rise up indeed nation against nation Matthew 24:7 N-ANS GRK: ἔθνος ἐπὶ ἔθνος καὶ βασιλεία NAS: against nation, and kingdom KJV: shall rise against nation, and kingdom INT: nation against nation and kingdom Matthew 24:9 N-GNP GRK: πάντων τῶν ἐθνῶν διὰ τὸ NAS: by all nations because KJV: of all nations for my INT: all the nations on account of the Matthew 24:14 N-DNP GRK: πᾶσιν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν καὶ τότε NAS: to all the nations, and then KJV: a witness unto all nations; and then INT: to all the nations and then Matthew 25:32 N-NNP GRK: πάντα τὰ ἔθνη καὶ ἀφορίσει NAS: All the nations will be gathered KJV: all nations: and INT: all the nations and he will separate Matthew 28:19 N-ANP GRK: πάντα τὰ ἔθνη βαπτίζοντες αὐτοὺς NAS: of all the nations, baptizing KJV: and teach all nations, baptizing them INT: all the nations baptizing them Mark 10:33 N-DNP GRK: αὐτὸν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν NAS: and will hand Him over to the Gentiles. KJV: shall deliver him to the Gentiles: INT: him to the Gentiles Mark 10:42 N-GNP GRK: ἄρχειν τῶν ἐθνῶν κατακυριεύουσιν αὐτῶν NAS: as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over KJV: to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship INT: to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them Mark 11:17 N-DNP GRK: πᾶσιν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν ὑμεῖς δὲ NAS: FOR ALL THE NATIONS? But you have made KJV: of all nations the house INT: for all the nations you however Mark 13:8 N-NNS GRK: ἐγερθήσεται γὰρ ἔθνος ἐπ' ἔθνος NAS: For nation will rise up against KJV: For nation shall rise against INT: will rise up indeed nation against nation Mark 13:8 N-ANS GRK: ἔθνος ἐπ' ἔθνος καὶ βασιλεία NAS: up against nation, and kingdom KJV: shall rise against nation, and kingdom INT: nation against nation and kingdom Mark 13:10 N-ANP GRK: πάντα τὰ ἔθνη πρῶτον δεῖ NAS: be preached to all the nations. KJV: among all nations. INT: all the nations first must Luke 2:32 N-GNP GRK: εἰς ἀποκάλυψιν ἐθνῶν καὶ δόξαν NAS: OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES, And the glory KJV: to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory INT: for revelation of [the] Gentiles and glory Luke 7:5 N-ANS GRK: γὰρ τὸ ἔθνος ἡμῶν καὶ NAS: for he loves our nation and it was he who built KJV: he loveth our nation, and he INT: indeed the nation of us and Luke 12:30 N-NNP GRK: πάντα τὰ ἔθνη τοῦ κόσμου NAS: these things the nations of the world KJV: do the nations of the world INT: all the nations of the world Luke 18:32 N-DNP GRK: γὰρ τοῖς ἔθνεσιν καὶ ἐμπαιχθήσεται NAS: For He will be handed over to the Gentiles, and will be mocked KJV: he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and INT: indeed to the Gentiles and will be mocked Strong's Greek 1484 163 Occurrences ἔθνη — 53 Occ. ἔθνει — 7 Occ. ἔθνεσιν — 32 Occ. ἐθνῶν — 46 Occ. ἔθνος — 18 Occ. ἔθνους — 7 Occ.