Ἕλληνας
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).
Acts 18:4 · Word #13
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 ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| 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 G1672-02
Greek persons
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative case, masculine gender, plural number (AMP). |
| Rendering Rationale | Ἕλληνας is accusative masculine plural, denoting multiple individuals identified as Greeks by culture and language. “Greek persons” preserves the cultural-ethnic sense rooted in Ἑλλάς (Hellas) while reflecting plural accusative form without importing interpretive meanings like “Gentiles.” |
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