G1484Greekἔthnē

ἔθνη

a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)

162
Total Occurrences
16
Books
0
Old Testament
162
New Testament

Strong’s Definition

a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)

Etymology & Derivation

probably from G1486

KJV Usage

Gentile, heathen, nation, people

Detailed Definition

From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.

  • 1.the human race
  • 2.a multitude (whether of men or of beasts) associated or living together
  • 3.a company, troop, swarm
  • 4.a multitude of individuals of the same nature or genus
  • 5.a race, nation, people group
  • 6.in the old testament, foreign nations not worshipping the true god, pagans, gentiles
  • 7.paul uses the term for gentile christians

See Also

G1486