Ἕλλην
Héllēn
a Greek
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 16:3 · Word #25
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 SG
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 | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a Greek |
| Literal | Greek |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Ἕλλην |
| Strong's | G1672 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1672-01
a Greek man
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS); denotes a single male identified as Greek in ethnicity or culture, functioning as subject form. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Greek" preserves the ethnic and cultural identity rooted in Ἑλλάς (Hellas), while "man" reflects the masculine singular nominative form of the noun. The rendering maintains the ethnocultural sense without importing later theological meaning. |
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