Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀγοραῖος”
Understanding agoraîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
baser sort, low. - relating to the market-place, i.e. forensic (times) - by implication, vulgar
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀγοραῖος
Phoneticag-or-ah'-yos
Transliterationagoraîos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
baser sort, low. - relating to the market-place, i.e. forensic (times) - by implication, vulgar
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 17:5 | “But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.” Word: ἀγοραῖος (agoraîos) | |
| Acts 19:38 | “Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.” Word: ἀγοραῖος (agoraîos) |