The meaning of “λαός”

Understanding laós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G2992

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

λαός

Phoneticlah-os'

Transliterationlaós

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently a primary word people. - a people (in general - thus differing from δῆμος, which denotes one's own populace)

Scripture References

139 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 15:8	“This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.”
Luke 19:47	“And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,”
Acts 7:34	“I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.”
1 Corinthians 14:21	“In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.”
Titus 2:14	“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”

Total Occurrences

139x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew15

Mark3

Luke36

John3

Acts47

Romans7

1 Corinthians2

2 Corinthians1

Titus1

Hebrews12

1 Peter2

2 Peter1

Jude1

Revelation8

How does the original Greek meaning of 'λαός' deepen your understanding of Matthew 15:8?

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