ἘΛΛΗΝ, ἐλλην
ELLĒN, ellēn
Sounds Like: EL-lane
Translations: Greek, a Greek, Gentile, a Gentile
From the root: ἘΛΛΗΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a Greek person, an inhabitant of Greece, or someone of Greek descent. In a broader sense, especially in a religious context, it can refer to a Gentile, meaning anyone who is not a Jew. It is often used to distinguish between Jewish people and non-Jewish people.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G1672 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 2 Kings — 21:6
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