Greek
/GREEK/
☩Terminology
In the New Testament, 'Greek' (Hellen) can mean either a Greek by race or, more frequently, a Gentile as opposed to a Jew. The feminine form appears in describing the Syro-Phoenician woman. The term 'Hellenist' (Hellenistes), properly meaning 'one who speaks Greek,' designated foreign Jews who had adopted Greek language and customs, as opposed to Hebrew-speaking Palestinian Jews.
Key verses:Acts 16:1-3Romans 1:14Romans 2:9-10
☩Greeks and the Gospel
Greeks were an intellectual people who naturally sought after wisdom, and Christ crucified initially seemed foolishness to them. Yet many Greeks believed when they heard the gospel, losing their proud nationality in Christ. Some Greeks sought to see Jesus during His final week in Jerusalem, though He was about to be offered up.
Key verses:John 12:20-241 Corinthians 1:22-24Galatians 3:28
Related Verses26 mentions
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Greek," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Greek," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).