Ἕλληνες
Héllēn
Greeks
A person of Greek identity, particularly one belonging to or associated with Greek-speaking peoples; in context, generally refers to individuals identified by language and culture as Greek, distinct from non-Greek peoples. In classical and Hellenistic usage, Ἕλλην denotes an inhabitant of Greece (Hellas) or one participating in Hellenic culture. In later Hellenistic and Roman periods, including in the New Testament, the term can designate anyone aligned with Greek language and culture, often contrasted with those from other ethno-religious groups (e.g., Judeans).
1 Corinthians 12:13 · Word #15
Lexicon G1672
| Lemma | Ἕλλην |
| Transliteration | Héllēn |
| Strong's | G1672 |
| Definition | A person of Greek identity, particularly one belonging to or associated with Greek-speaking peoples; in context, generally refers to individuals identified by language and culture as Greek, distinct from non-Greek peoples. In classical and Hellenistic usage, Ἕλλην denotes an inhabitant of Greece (Hellas) or one participating in Hellenic culture. In later Hellenistic and Roman periods, including in the New Testament, the term can designate anyone aligned with Greek language and culture, often contrasted with those from other ethno-religious groups (e.g., Judeans). |
Morphology N NOM M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Greeks |
| Literal | Greeks |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Ἕλλην |
| Strong's | G1672 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1672-03
Greeks
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,NMP); functions as a subject-form plural referring to male or mixed-gender persons identified as Greeks. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Greeks" directly reflects the plural nominative masculine form, denoting multiple persons identified with Greek language and culture. It preserves the root connection to Ἑλλάς (Hellas) without importing later interpretive meanings such as "Gentiles." |
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