Ἑλλήνων
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).
John 7:35 · Word #21
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 GEN M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| 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 G1672-05
of Greek people
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,GMP): indicating possession, source, or association; "of" Greek people. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine plural form denotes possession or association, hence "of Greek people." This preserves the cultural-ethnic sense of Ἕλλην as those belonging to or identified with Greek language and culture. |
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