The meaning of “λαός”
Understanding laós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word people. - a people (in general - thus differing from δῆμος, which denotes one's own populace)
λαός
apparently a primary word people. - a people (in general - thus differing from δῆμος, which denotes one's own populace)
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: λαός (laós) | |
| 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,” Word: λαός (laós) | |
| 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.” Word: λαός (laós) | |
| 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.” Word: λαός (laós) | |
| 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.” Word: λαός (laós) |