Strong's Lexicon Hellas: Greece Original Word: Ἑλλάς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek name for Greece, Ἑλλάς (Hellas), referring to the region and people of Greece. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Hellas" as it is a Greek term. However, the Hebrew Bible refers to the descendants of Javan (יָוָן, Yavan), who are traditionally associated with the Greeks (Genesis 10:2). Usage: In the New Testament, "Hellas" refers to the geographical region known as Greece. It is used to denote the area inhabited by the Greeks, a significant cultural and political region during the time of the early church. The term is used to describe the broader Greek world, which was influential in the spread of Hellenistic culture and thought. Cultural and Historical Background: Greece, or Hellas, was a major center of culture, philosophy, and learning in the ancient world. By the time of the New Testament, Greece had been incorporated into the Roman Empire but retained its cultural significance. The Greek language and Hellenistic culture were widespread, influencing the regions around the Mediterranean. This cultural backdrop provided a fertile ground for the spread of the Gospel, as Greek was a common lingua franca of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition Hellas, i.e. Greece, a country of Europe NASB Translation Greece (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1671: ἑλλάςἑλλάς, Ἑλλάδος, ἡ, Greece i. e. Greece proper, as opposed to Macedonia, equivalent to Ἀχαΐα (which see) in the time of the Romans: Acts 20:2 (cf. Wetstein at the passage; Meyer on Acts 18:12). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Greece. Of uncertain affinity; Hellas (or Greece), a country of Europe -- Greece. Forms and Transliterations Ελλαδα Ἑλλάδα Ellada Hellada HelládaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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