1486. ethó

Lexicon

ethó: to be accustomed, to be used to

Original Word: ἔθω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ethó
Pronunciation: eh'-tho
Phonetic Spelling: (eth'-o)
Definition: to be accustomed, to be used to
Meaning: I am accustomed, custom, what was customary.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

by custom, manner.

A primary verb; to be used (by habit or conventionality); neuter perfect participle usage -- be custom (manner, wont).

HELPS Word-studies

1486 éthō (cognate with 1485 /éthos, "behavior based on tradition or custom") – doing what one is accustomed to do, i.e. on the basis of habit or tradition (see Mt 27:15; Lk 4:16; Ac 17:2).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. verb
Definition
to be accustomed, part. custom
NASB Translation
accustomed (1), custom (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1486: ἔθω

ἔθω (of the present only the participle ἐθῶν is used, in Homer): perfect εἴωθα, to be accustomed, used, wont; (pluperfect as imperfect (Winer's Grammar, 274 (257f)) ἐιώθειν; followed by an infinitive: Matthew 27:15; Mark 10:1. Participle τό εἰωθός in a passive sense, that which is wont; usage, custom: κατά τό εἰωθός τίνι, as one's custom is, as is his wont, Luke 4:16; Acts 17:2.

STRONGS NT 1486: εἴωθαεἴωθα, see ἔθω.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primary verb

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἔθω, the concept of customary practice or habit can be related to Hebrew terms that describe statutes, ordinances, or traditions, such as חֹק (choq, Strong's 2706) or מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat, Strong's 4941), which refer to laws or decrees that are regularly observed. These terms reflect the idea of established practices within the Hebrew tradition.

Usage: The verb ἔθω is used in the context of describing a customary practice or habitual action. It often implies a behavior or action that is regularly observed or expected within a particular cultural or social setting.

Context: The Greek verb ἔθω (éthō) appears in the New Testament to denote actions or behaviors that are customary or habitual. This term is rooted in the concept of cultural or social norms, reflecting practices that are ingrained within a community or group. In the New Testament, ἔθω is used to describe actions that are not merely occasional but are part of a regular pattern or tradition.

For example, in the context of the Berean Standard Bible, ἔθω is used to describe the customary practices of the Jewish people or the early Christian community. It highlights the importance of tradition and regular observance in the life of believers. The term underscores the significance of established practices that define communal identity and continuity.

The use of ἔθω in the New Testament can be seen in passages where the customs of the people are mentioned, often in relation to religious or social practices. It serves as a reminder of the role that tradition and habit play in shaping the behavior and beliefs of individuals and communities.

Forms and Transliterations

ειωθει ειώθει εἰώθει ειωθος ειωθός εἰωθὸς eiothei eiōthei eiṓthei eiothos eiothòs eiōthos eiōthòs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 27:15 V-LIA-3S
GRK: δὲ ἑορτὴν εἰώθει ὁ ἡγεμὼν
NAS: the governor was accustomed to release
KJV: the governor was wont to release
INT: moreover [the] feast was accustomed the governor

Mark 10:1 V-LIA-3S
GRK: καὶ ὡς εἰώθει πάλιν ἐδίδασκεν
NAS: and, according to His custom, He once more
KJV: and, as he was wont, he taught them
INT: and as he had been accustomed again he taught

Luke 4:16 V-RPA-ANS
GRK: κατὰ τὸ εἰωθὸς αὐτῷ ἐν
NAS: brought up; and as was His custom, He entered
KJV: as his custom was, he went
INT: according to the custom to him on

Acts 17:2 V-RPA-ANS
GRK: δὲ τὸ εἰωθὸς τῷ Παύλῳ
NAS: to Paul's custom, he went
KJV: Paul, as his manner was, went in unto
INT: moreover the custom with Paul

Strong's Greek 1486
4 Occurrences

εἰώθει — 2 Occ.
εἰωθὸς — 2 Occ.