Strong's Lexicon Hellénistés: Hellenist Original Word: Ἑλληνιστής Word Origin: Derived from Ἕλλην (Hellēn), meaning "Greek" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Hellenist," the concept relates to the broader theme of Jews living in the Diaspora, which can be connected to terms like גּוֹלָה (gôlāh, Strong's Hebrew 1473) meaning "exile" or "captivity." Usage: The term "Hellenist" refers to a Jew who adopted the Greek language and culture, often living outside of Judea. In the New Testament, it specifically denotes Greek-speaking Jews who were part of the early Christian community. These individuals maintained their Jewish faith while embracing aspects of Greek culture, which sometimes led to tensions with Hebrew-speaking Jews. Cultural and Historical Background: During the Hellenistic period, following the conquests of Alexander the Great, Greek culture and language spread throughout the Mediterranean and Near East. Many Jews, especially those in the Diaspora, adopted Greek customs and language, leading to the emergence of Hellenistic Judaism. This cultural blending was evident in cities like Alexandria and Antioch, where Jewish communities thrived. The tension between Hellenistic and Hebraic Jews is a recurring theme in the New Testament, reflecting broader cultural and religious dynamics of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Hellénizó (to Hellenize) Definition a Hellenist (Greek-speaking Jew) NASB Translation Hellenistic (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1675: ἙλληνιστήςἙλληνιστής, ἑλληνιστου, ὁ (from ἑλληνίζω to copy the manners and worship of the Greeks or to use the Greek language (Winers Grammar, 94 (89f), cf. 28)), a Hellenist, i. e. one who imitates the manners and customs or the worship of the Greeks, and uses the Greek tongue; employed in the N. T. of Jews born in foreign lands and speaking Greek (Grecian Jews): Acts 11:20 R (WH; see in Ἕλλην, 2); Acts 9:29; the name adhered to them even after they had embraced Christianity, Acts 6:1, where it is opposed to οἱ Ἑβραῖοί, which see Cf. Winers RWB, under the word Hellenisten; Reuss in Herzog see p. 701ff; (BB. DD., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Grecian. From a derivative of Hellen; a Hellenist or Greek-speaking Jew -- Grecian. see GREEK Hellen Forms and Transliterations Ελληνιστας Ἑλληνιστάς Ελληνιστων Ἑλληνιστῶν Ellenistas Ellēnistas Elleniston Ellēnistōn Hellenistas Hellenistás Hellēnistas Hellēnistás Helleniston Hellenistôn Hellēnistōn Hellēnistō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 6:1 N-GMPGRK: γογγυσμὸς τῶν Ἑλληνιστῶν πρὸς τοὺς NAS: arose on the part of the Hellenistic [Jews] against KJV: a murmuring of the Grecians against INT: a grumbling of the Hellenists against the Acts 9:29 N-AMP Acts 11:20 N-AMP Strong's Greek 1675 |
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