G1484

ἔθνος

ethnos

Neuter noun · Probably from ἔθω (G1486)

Probably from G1486; a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan):—Gentile, heathen, nation, people.

Outline

  1. a multitude (whether of men or of beasts) associated or living together
    1. a company, troop, swarm
  2. a multitude of individuals of the same nature or genus
    1. the human family
  3. a tribe, nation, people group
  4. in the OT, foreign nations not worshipping the true God, pagans, Gentiles
  5. Paul uses the term for Gentile Christians

Usages (2/4)

Acts 21:25

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Gentiles which believe Israelite foreigners. fornication adultery.

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Romans 9:24

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Gentiles The Israelites who lost their nationality that, starting with Cornelius, started to receive it back.

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Romans 10:19

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Referring to the Israelite Foreigners.

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Romans 11:11

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they (the Jews in Jerusalem) stumbled at the knowledge of Yahawashi (e.g. Mark 15:12-14, Acts 2:36-39, Romans 9:31). fall from grace, salvation. provoke them to jealousy The Jews were envious when the Israelite foreigners started to get the truth e.g. Acts 13:45.

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