ἐθνῶν
éthnos
Gentiles
A distinct community of people, typically defined by shared ancestry, customs, language, or geographic region; a nation or ethnic group. In different contexts, can denote a people group (regardless of political status), an ethnic or cultural community, or, in some uses of Greek literature and the Septuagint, non-Israelite nations. In the New Testament context, often used to refer broadly to non-Judean nations, but not exclusively as a religious category.
Acts 15:14 · Word #10
Lexicon G1484
| Lemma | ἔθνος |
| Transliteration | éthnos |
| Strong's | G1484 |
| Definition | A distinct community of people, typically defined by shared ancestry, customs, language, or geographic region; a nation or ethnic group. In different contexts, can denote a people group (regardless of political status), an ethnic or cultural community, or, in some uses of Greek literature and the Septuagint, non-Israelite nations. In the New Testament context, often used to refer broadly to non-Judean nations, but not exclusively as a religious category. |
Morphology N GEN N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Gentiles |
| Literal | nations-Gentiles |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔθνος |
| Strong's | G1484 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1484-05
of nations
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive plural, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNP) — indicating "of" multiple nations or people groups. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural form denotes possession or association and is best rendered "of nations," preserving both the collective sense and the plural morphology. "Nations" reflects the root idea of groups defined by shared customs or identity. |
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