1673. Hellénikos

Lexicon

Hellénikos: Greek, Hellenistic

Original Word: Ἑλληνικός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Hellénikos
Pronunciation: hel-lay-nee-KOS
Phonetic Spelling: (hel-lay-nee-kos')
Definition: Greek, Hellenistic
Meaning: Greek, the Greek language.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Greek.

From Hellen; Hellenic, i.e. Grecian (in language) -- Greek.

see GREEK Hellen

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from Hellén
Definition
Hellenic, i.e. Grecian (in language)
NASB Translation
Greek (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1673: Ἑλληνικός

Ἑλληνικός, Ἑλληνικῇ, Ἑλληνικόν, Greek, Grecian: Luke 23:38 (T WH Tr text omit; L Tr marginal reading brackets the clause); Revelation 9:11. (From Aeschylus, Herodotus down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Ἕλλην (Hellēn), meaning "a Greek."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Ἑλληνικός, the concept of Greek influence can be related to terms that describe foreign nations or peoples, such as גּוֹי (goy, Strong's Hebrew 1471), which is often used to refer to non-Israelite nations. The interaction between Israel and surrounding nations, including Greece, is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, particularly in the prophetic books that address the influence of foreign powers.

Usage: The term Ἑλληνικός is used to describe anything related to Greek culture, language, or people. It is often used in the context of distinguishing Greek customs and practices from those of other nations, particularly in the context of the early Christian church and its interactions with the Hellenistic world.

Context: The term Ἑλληνικός appears in the New Testament to denote aspects of Greek culture and influence, which were pervasive during the Hellenistic period following the conquests of Alexander the Great. This influence extended into the Roman Empire, where Greek language and culture were highly esteemed. The New Testament reflects this cultural milieu, as Greek was the lingua franca of the Eastern Mediterranean and the language in which the New Testament was written.

The use of Ἑλληνικός highlights the cultural and religious interactions between Jews, early Christians, and Greeks. The early church grappled with the integration of Greek-speaking Gentiles and their customs into a faith that was rooted in Jewish tradition. This is evident in passages that address the spread of the Gospel to the Gentiles and the inclusion of Greek believers in the early Christian community.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the influence of Greek culture is acknowledged in various contexts, such as the spread of the Gospel and the challenges faced by the early church in maintaining doctrinal purity amidst diverse cultural influences. The term underscores the universality of the Christian message, transcending ethnic and cultural boundaries.

Forms and Transliterations

Ελληνικη Ἑλληνικῇ Ελληνικοις Ἑλληνικοῖς Ellenike Ellēnikē Ellenikois Ellēnikois Hellenike Hellēnikē Hellenikêi Hellēnikē̂i Hellenikois Hellenikoîs Hellēnikois Hellēnikoîs

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 23:38 Adj-DNP
GRK: ΟΥΤΟΣ γράμμασιν Ἑλληνικοῖς καὶ Ρωμαικοῖς
KJV: him in letters of Greek, and Latin,
INT: This in letters Greek and Latin

Revelation 9:11 Adj-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ Ἑλληνικῇ ὄνομα ἔχει
NAS: is Abaddon, and in the Greek he has
KJV: in the Greek tongue hath
INT: in the Greek name he has

Strong's Greek 1673
2 Occurrences

Ἑλληνικῇ — 1 Occ.
Ἑλληνικοῖς — 1 Occ.