Strong’s G1672

Ἕλλην

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Hellén

Pronunciation

hel'-lane

Definition

Greek

Meaning

a Hellene, the native word for a Greek; it is, however, a term wide enough to include all Greek-speaking (i.e. educated) non-Jews.

Usage

The term "Hellén" is used in the New Testament to refer to a Greek person, often in contrast to Jews. It denotes someone who is ethnically Greek or culturally aligned with Greek customs and language. In a broader sense, it can also refer to Gentiles or non-Jews, especially in the context of the early Christian church's outreach beyond Jewish communities.

Bible references

John 7:35;John 7:35;John 12:20;Acts 14:1;Acts 16:1;Acts 16:3;Acts 17:4;Acts 18:4;Acts 19:10;Acts 19:17;Acts 20:21;Acts 21:28;Romans 1:14;Romans 1:16;Romans 2:9;Romans 2:10;Romans 3:9;Romans 10:12;1 Corinthians 1:22;1 Corinthians 1:24;1 Corinthians 10:32;1 Corinthians 12:13;Galatians 2:3;Galatians 3:28;Colossians 3:11