Ethos ἔθος
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| ἔθος | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | ethos |
| Strong's number | G1485 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | neuter noun |
| Gloss | custom |
| Occurrences | 12 in 12 verses |
| Most frequent in | Acts (7) |
Ethos (Greek ἔθος, Strong's G1485) is a Greek neuter noun meaning “custom”. It occurs 12 times in 12 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
ἔθος, -εος (-ους), τό
(ἔθω), [in LXX: Wis.14:16, Da TH Bel 15, 1Ma.10:89, 2Ma.11:25 13:4, 4Ma.18:5 א R* ;]
habit, custom; Luk.22:39, Jhn.19:40, Act.16:21 25:16, Heb.10:25; in Luk.1:9 Act.6:14 15:1 21:21 26:3 28:17, almost in the narrower sense of law (Deiss., BS, 251 f.).†
(AS)
(ἔθω), [in LXX: Wis.14:16, Da TH Bel 15, 1Ma.10:89, 2Ma.11:25 13:4, 4Ma.18:5 א R* ;]
habit, custom; Luk.22:39, Jhn.19:40, Act.16:21 25:16, Heb.10:25; in Luk.1:9 Act.6:14 15:1 21:21 26:3 28:17, almost in the narrower sense of law (Deiss., BS, 251 f.).†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | manner (4), customs (4), custom (2), wont (1), jews (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | customs (5), custom (4), roman custom (1), habit (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Ethos, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Luke
- Luke 1:9According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
- Luke 2:42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.
- Luke 22:39And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.
John
- John 19:40Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom.
Acts
- Acts 6:14For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”
- Acts 15:1And certain men which came down from Judea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
- Acts 16:21And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”
- Acts 21:21And 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.But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs.
- Acts 25:16To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.
- Acts 26:3Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently.
- Acts 28:17And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
Hebrews
- Hebrews 10:25Not 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.Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).