The meaning of “ἔθος”
Understanding éthos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
custom, manner, be wont. - a usage (prescribed by habit or law)
ἔθος
custom, manner, be wont. - a usage (prescribed by habit or law)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:42 | “And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.” Word: ἔθος (éthos) | |
| John 19:40 | “Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.” Word: ἔθος (éthos) | |
| Acts 21:21 | “And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.” Word: ἔθος (éthos) | |
| Hebrews 10:25 | “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Word: ἔθος (éthos) |