Introduction:
The term "Greek-speaking" refers to individuals or communities that use the Greek language as their primary means of communication. In the context of the Bible, Greek-speaking populations played a significant role in the spread of Christianity and the dissemination of biblical texts. The New Testament itself was originally written in Koine Greek, the common dialect of the Eastern Mediterranean during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

Historical Context:
The influence of Greek culture and language began with the conquests of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC, which led to the Hellenization of the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East. This cultural shift resulted in Greek becoming the lingua franca of the region, facilitating communication and trade across diverse populations.

Greek-speaking Jews:
By the time of the New Testament, many Jews lived in Greek-speaking regions, particularly in cities like Alexandria, Antioch, and throughout Asia Minor. These Hellenistic Jews often used the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, for religious study and worship. The Septuagint played a crucial role in making the Hebrew Scriptures accessible to non-Hebrew-speaking Jews and early Christians.

The New Testament and Greek Language:
The New Testament was composed in Koine Greek, which was the common language of the Eastern Roman Empire. This choice of language allowed the message of the Gospel to reach a broad audience, transcending ethnic and linguistic barriers. The use of Greek facilitated the rapid spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire and beyond.

Key Biblical References:
· Acts 6:1 : "In those days, as the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenistic Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food." This passage highlights the presence of Greek-speaking Jews in the early Christian community and the challenges of cultural integration.

· Acts 11:20 : "But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus." This verse illustrates the evangelistic efforts directed towards Greek-speaking Gentiles, emphasizing the inclusive nature of the Gospel message.

· Romans 1:16 : "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek." The Apostle Paul underscores the universal scope of the Gospel, affirming its relevance to both Jews and Greeks.

Cultural and Theological Impact:
The Greek language and culture significantly influenced early Christian theology and philosophy. Greek philosophical concepts were often employed by early Church Fathers to articulate and defend Christian doctrine. The use of Greek also facilitated the development of a rich theological vocabulary that continues to shape Christian thought.

Conclusion:
The Greek-speaking world provided a fertile ground for the spread of Christianity, with the Greek language serving as a vital tool for communication and theological expression. The integration of Greek-speaking communities into the early Church exemplifies the universal call of the Gospel and the breaking down of cultural and linguistic barriers in the body of Christ.1675. Hellenistes -- a Hellenist (Greek-speaking Jew)
... a Hellenist (Greek-speaking Jew). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
Hellenistes Phonetic Spelling: (hel-lay-nis-tace') Short Definition: a ...
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1672. Hellen -- a Greek, usually a name for a Gentile
... Definition: a Hellene, a Greek Definition: a Hellene, the native word for a Greek;
it is, however, a term wide enough to include all Greek-speaking (ie educated ...
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The Greek Versions as Aids to Biblical Study.
... It provided the Greek-speaking Church with an authorised translation of the Old
Testament, and when Christian missions advanced beyond the limits of Hellenism ...
/.../chapter iv the greek versions.htm

Preface
... That text, it should be remembered, was constituted centuries after the Septuagint
was already in vogue in the Greek-speaking portion of the Jewish and ...
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Use of the Old Testament by the First Christian Writers, and by ...
... Inasmuch, however, as the Greek-speaking Jews received more books than their
Palestinian brethren, the apostles and their immediate successors were not wholly ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/davidson/the canon of the bible/chapter v use of the.htm

Ecclesiastes
... The Greek-speaking Jews, translating about or before the time at which Ecclesiastes
was written, altered the simple phrase in Exodus 24:10, "They saw the God ...
/.../mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/ecclesiastes.htm

The Greek of the Septuagint.
... 5. The later Greek, the koine or Hellenike dialektos"the dialect in general use
among Greek-speaking peoples from the fourth century onwards [652] "was ...
/.../chapter iv the greek of.htm

A Look into the Hebrew Bible.
... use among the early Christians as contrasted with the Christian dispensation which
they called the new covenant; therefore Greek-speaking Christians used to ...
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Later Greek Versions.
... But elsewhere its acceptance by Greek-speaking Jews was universal during the Apostolic
age and in the next generation. On the question of the use of the LXX. ...
/.../chapter ii later greek versions.htm

Greek-Amerikan-Christian-Association
... It is estimated that there are about 300,000 Greek people in the United States,
representing the 12,000,000 of Greek-speaking people that is the Greek nation ...
/.../chapter x greek-amerikan-christian-association.htm

Canonicity.
... the canonicity of these pieces does not seem to have been called in question by
Christians who used Greek or Latin Bibles; nor do Greek-speaking Jews appear to ...
/.../daubney/the three additions to daniel a study/canonicity.htm

His Writings: their Characteristics.
... Nor is it to be doubted that it was from these Syriac offices that those of the
Greek-speaking Churches derived this characteristic, common to both, by which ...
/.../viii his writings their characteristics.htm

Greek-speaking (2 Occurrences)
Greek-speaking. Greeks, Greek-speaking. Green . Multi-Version
Concordance Greek-speaking (2 Occurrences). Acts 6:1 About ...
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Greeks (22 Occurrences)

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Uncultured (1 Occurrence)
... Uncultured (1 Occurrence). Romans 1:14 I am already under obligations alike to
Greek-speaking races and to others, to cultured and to uncultured people: (WEY). ...
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Obligation (17 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:14 I am already under obligations alike to Greek-speaking races and to
others, to cultured and to uncultured people: (Root in WEY NAS RSV). ...
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Overlooked (10 Occurrences)
... Acts 6:1 About this time, as the number of disciples was increasing, complaints
were made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrews because their widows ...
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Obligations (10 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:14 I am already under obligations alike to Greek-speaking races
and to others, to cultured and to uncultured people: (WEY). ...
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Greek (19 Occurrences)
... Acts 6:1 About this time, as the number of disciples was increasing, complaints
were made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrews because their widows ...
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Increasing (61 Occurrences)
... Acts 6:1 About this time, as the number of disciples was increasing, complaints
were made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrews because their widows ...
/i/increasing.htm - 24k

Races (3 Occurrences)
... Races (3 Occurrences). Romans 1:14 I am already under obligations alike to
Greek-speaking races and to others, to cultured and to uncultured people: (WEY). ...
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Parousia
... Consequently, the adoption by the Greek-speaking Christians of a word that already
contained full regal and even Divine concepts was perfectly natural. ...
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