Strong's Lexicon
G2239
G2239 — ἤθος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G2239 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ἤθος |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Etymology: | a strengthened form of G1485 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | ethos |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ay'-thos |
| Meaning: | 1. usage 2. (plural) moral habits |
| KJV Renderings: | manners |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἦθος, ᾔθεος (ἐθους), τό (akin to ἔθος, probably from ἘΩ, whence ἧμαι, έ῾ζω (cf. Vanicek, p. 379));
1. a customary abode, dwelling-place, haunt, customary state (Homer, Hesiod, Herodotus, others).
2. custom, usage (cf. German Sitzen,Sitte); plural τά ἤθη morals, character (Latinmores) 1Co 15:33 from Menander; cf. Menander fragment, Meineke edition, p. 75. (Sir 20:26 (25); 4Ma 1:29; 4Ma 2:7; 4Ma 2:21.)
Other Resources
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἦθος (manners)
1 Corinthians 15:33
- KJV: Be not deceived evil communications corrupt good manners
- GK: μη πλανάσθε φθείρουσιν ήθη χρηστά ομιλίαι κακαί