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ἔθος G1485
G1485 is the Greek word ἔθος, transliterated éthos. The King James Version most often renders it customs.
What it means
a usage (prescribed by habit or law).
Where it comes from
from G1486 (ἔθω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: custom, manner, be wont.
Verses using ἔθος
All 11 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 1:9 · KJV
According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.
Luke 2:42 · KJV
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
Luke 22:39 · KJV
And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
John 19:40 · KJV
Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.
Acts 6:14 · KJV
For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.
Acts 15:1 · KJV
And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
Acts 16:21 · KJV
And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.
Acts 25:16 · KJV
To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
Acts 26:3 · KJV
Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
Acts 28:17 · KJV
And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
Hebrews 10:25 · KJV
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1485 mean?
G1485 is the Greek word ἔθος (éthos), meaning a usage (prescribed by habit or law).
How is G1485 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it customs (4 times), manner (3 times), custom (2 times), wont (1 time), after the manner (1 time).
How many times does G1485 appear in the Bible?
ἔθος (éthos) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1485 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1486 (ἔθω).
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