Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Ἑλληνίς”
Understanding Hellēnís reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of Ἕλλην Greek. - a Grecian (i.e. non-Jewish) woman
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Ἑλληνίς
Phonetichel-lay-nis'
TransliterationHellēnís
Grammar Code
N:N-F-LG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of Ἕλλην Greek. - a Grecian (i.e. non-Jewish) woman
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:26 | “The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.” Word: Ἑλληνίς (Hellēnís) | |
| Acts 17:12 | “Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.” Word: Ἑλληνίς (Hellēnís) |