Strong’s G2992

λαός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

laos

Pronunciation

lah-OS

Definition

People, nation, populace

Meaning

(a) a people, characteristically of God's chosen people, first the Jews, then the Christians, (b) sometimes, but rarely, the people, the crowd.

Usage

In the New Testament, "laos" primarily refers to a group of people, often the people of God, Israel, or the general populace. It is used to denote a collective group bound by common identity, purpose, or faith. The term emphasizes the communal aspect of individuals as part of a larger body, often in a religious or national context.

Bible references

Matthew 1:21;Matthew 2:4;Matthew 2:6;Matthew 4:16;Matthew 4:23;Matthew 13:15;Matthew 15:8;Matthew 21:23;Matthew 26:3;Matthew 26:5;Matthew 26:47;Matthew 27:1;Matthew 27:25;Matthew 27:64;Mark 7:6;Mark 14:2;Luke 1:10;Luke 1:17;Luke 1:21;Luke 1:68;Luke 1:77;Luke 2:10;Luke 2:31;Luke 2:32;Luke 3:15