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ἐθνικός G1482

G1482 is the Greek word ἐθνικός, transliterated ethnikós. The King James Version most often renders it heathen.

Word: ἐθνικόςTransliteration: ethnikósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

national ("ethnic"), i.e. (specially) a Gentile.

Where it comes from

from G1484 (ἔθνος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

heathen 1×heathen man 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: heathen (man).

Verses using ἐθνικός

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 6:7 · KJV

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Matthew 18:17 · KJV

And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1482 mean?

G1482 is the Greek word ἐθνικός (ethnikós), meaning national ("ethnic"), i.e. (specially) a Gentile.

How is G1482 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it heathen (1 time), heathen man (1 time).

How many times does G1482 appear in the Bible?

ἐθνικός (ethnikós) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1482 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1484 (ἔθνος).

Nearby entries

G1479 · ἐθελοθρησκεία — voluntary (arbitrary and unwarranted)…G1480 · ἐθίζω — to accustom, i.e. (neuter passive…G1481 · ἐθνάρχης — the governor (not king) of a district G1483 · ἐθνικῶς — as a Gentile G1484 · ἔθνος — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a…G1485 · ἔθος — a usage (prescribed by habit or law)

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