Strong's Lexicon démosios: Public, belonging to the people Original Word: δημόσιος Word Origin: Derived from δῆμος (démos), meaning "people" or "public." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "démosios," the concept of public or communal property can be related to terms like "רַבִּים" (rabbim), meaning "many" or "multitude," which can imply a collective or public aspect. Usage: The Greek word "démosios" is used to describe something that is public or pertaining to the people. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to something that is common or accessible to the general populace, as opposed to being private or restricted. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek society, the concept of "démosios" was significant in distinguishing between what was owned or controlled by the state or community and what was private. Public spaces, resources, and responsibilities were integral to the functioning of Greek city-states, where civic participation and communal life were highly valued. This distinction between public and private was also evident in Roman society, which influenced the context of the New Testament era. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom démos Definition public NASB Translation public (3), publicly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1219: δημόσιοςδημόσιος, δημοσίᾳ, δημοσιον, especially frequent in Attic; belonging to the people or state, public (opposed to ἴδιος): Acts 5:18; in dative feminine δημοσίᾳ used adverbially (opposed to ἰδίᾳ) (cf. Winers Grammar, 591 (549) note), publicly, in public places, in view of all: Acts 16:37; Acts 18:28; δημόσιος καί κατ' οἴκους, Acts 20:20; (2 Macc. 6:10; 3Macc. 2:27; in Greek writings also by public authority, at the public expense). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance common, open, public. From demos; public; (feminine singular dative case as adverb) in public -- common, openly, publickly. see GREEK demos Forms and Transliterations δημοσια δημοσία δημοσίᾳ demosia dēmosia demosíāi dēmosíāiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 5:18 Adj-DFSGRK: ἐν τηρήσει δημοσίᾳ NAS: and put them in a public jail. KJV: them in the common prison. INT: in [the] jail public Acts 16:37 Adv Acts 18:28 Adv Acts 20:20 Adv |
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