Strong's Lexicon Hellénis: Greek woman Original Word: Ἑλληνίς Word Origin: Derived from Ἕλλην (Hellēn), meaning "Greek" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Hellénis," as it specifically refers to a Greek woman. However, the concept of non-Jews or Gentiles is often represented by the Hebrew term גּוֹי (goy), Strong's Hebrew #1471. Usage: The term "Hellénis" refers specifically to a Greek woman, often used to denote a female of Greek ethnicity or cultural background. In the New Testament, it is used to distinguish Greek women from Jewish women, highlighting the cultural and religious differences between the two groups. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Greco-Roman world, Greek culture was highly influential, and Greek was the lingua franca of the Eastern Mediterranean. Greek women, like their male counterparts, were often seen as representatives of Hellenistic culture, which was characterized by its philosophy, art, and polytheistic religion. The spread of Hellenism had a significant impact on Jewish communities, leading to cultural exchanges and, at times, tensions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of Hellén Definition a Greek (i.e. Gentile) woman NASB Translation Gentile (1), Greek (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1674: ἙλληνίςἙλληνίς, ἑλληνιδος, ἡ; 1. a Greek woman. 2. a Gentile woman; not a Jewess (see Ἕλλην, 2): Mark 7:26; Acts 17:12. Feminine of Hellen; a Grecian (i.e. Non-Jewish) woman -- Greek. see GREEK Hellen Englishman's Concordance Mark 7:26 N-NFSGRK: γυνὴ ἦν Ἑλληνίς Συροφοινίκισσα τῷ NAS: the woman was a Gentile, of the Syrophoenician KJV: was a Greek, a Syrophenician INT: [the] woman now was Gentile Syrophoenician by the Acts 17:12 N-GFP Strong's Greek 1674 |
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