The meaning of “δῆμος”
Understanding dēmos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
people. - the public (as bound together socially)
δῆμος
people. - the public (as bound together socially)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 12:22 | “And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.” Word: δῆμος (dēmos) | |
| Acts 17:5 | “But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.” Word: δῆμος (dēmos) | |
| Acts 19:30 | “And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.” Word: δῆμος (dēmos) | |
| Acts 19:33 | “And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.” Word: δῆμος (dēmos) |