Strong’s G1674

Ἑλληνίς

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

Hellénis

Pronunciation

hel-lay-NEES

Definition

Greek woman

Meaning

a female Greek.

Usage

The term "Hellénis" refers specifically to a Greek woman, often used to denote a female of Greek ethnicity or cultural background. In the New Testament, it is used to distinguish Greek women from Jewish women, highlighting the cultural and religious differences between the two groups.

Bible references

Mark 7:26;Acts 17:12