The meaning of “ἔθνος”
Understanding éthnos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from ἔθω Gentile, heathen, nation, people. - a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe - specially, a foreign...
ἔθνος
probably from ἔθω Gentile, heathen, nation, people. - a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe - specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:25 | “But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.” Word: ἔθνος (éthnos) | |
| John 11:51 | “And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;” Word: ἔθνος (éthnos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:20 | “But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.” Word: ἔθνος (éthnos) | |
| Ephesians 3:6 | “That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:” Word: ἔθνος (éthnos) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:16 | “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. ” Word: ἔθνος (éthnos) |