Strong's Lexicon hetairos: Companion, friend, comrade Original Word: ἑταῖρος Word Origin: Derived from a primary root related to association or companionship. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is רֵעַ (rea, Strong's 7453), which also means friend or companion. Usage: The Greek word "hetairos" is used to denote a companion or comrade, often implying a close association or partnership. In the New Testament, it is used to describe someone who is considered a friend or associate, though not always in a positive context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the term "hetairos" was often used to describe a member of a group or a companion in a military or social context. It carried connotations of loyalty and shared purpose. In the New Testament, the term is used in a more nuanced way, sometimes highlighting the contrast between outward friendship and inner betrayal. HELPS Word-studies 2083 hetaíros – properly, a companion (normally an imposter), posing to be a comrade but in reality only has his own interests in mind. 2083 /hetaíros ("supposed friend") suggests someone viewed (associated) as a friend, but is actually an imposter acting for self-gain. [Note the textual confusion about this term with 2087 /héteros at Mt 11:16.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom etés (clansman, cousin) Definition a companion NASB Translation friend (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2083: ἑταῖροςἑταῖρος, ἑταίρου, ὁ (from Homer down), the Sept. רֵעַ ; a comrade, mate, partner (A. V. fellow): Matthew 11:16 (where T Tr WH τοῖς ἑτέροις (which see 1 b., and cf. WH. Introductory § 404)); vocative in kindly address, friend (my good friend): Matthew 20:13; Matthew 22:12; Matthew 26:50. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance companion, friend. From etes (a clansman); a comrade -- fellow, friend. Forms and Transliterations Εταιρε εταίρε Ἑταῖρε εταίροι εταίροις εταίρος εταίρου εταίρους εταίρων έτασίν έτασις ετασμοίς Etaire Hetaire HetaîreLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 20:13 N-VMSGRK: αὐτῶν εἶπεν Ἑταῖρε οὐκ ἀδικῶ NAS: to one of them, 'Friend, I am doing KJV: of them, and said, Friend, I do thee INT: of them he said Friend not I do wrong Matthew 22:12 N-VMS Matthew 26:50 N-VMS |
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