Strong's Lexicon

G2239

G2239 — ἤθος

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekethosnounOccurrences: 1

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

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

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
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