Strong’s G1484

ἔθνος

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

ethnos

Pronunciation

ETH-nos

Definition

Nation, Gentile, people

Meaning

a race, people, nation; the nations, heathen world, Gentiles.

Usage

In the New Testament, "ethnos" primarily refers to a group of people or a nation, often used to denote non-Jewish peoples, or Gentiles. It can also refer to a multitude of individuals of the same nature or genus. The term is used to distinguish between the Jewish people and other nations, emphasizing the universality of the Gospel message.

Bible references

Matthew 4:15;Matthew 6:32;Matthew 10:5;Matthew 10:18;Matthew 12:18;Matthew 12:21;Matthew 20:19;Matthew 20:25;Matthew 21:43;Matthew 24:7;Matthew 24:7;Matthew 24:9;Matthew 24:14;Matthew 25:32;Matthew 28:19;Mark 10:33;Mark 10:42;Mark 11:17;Mark 13:8;Mark 13:8;Mark 13:10;Luke 2:32;Luke 7:5;Luke 12:30;Luke 18:32