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Strong's G1482 ἐθνικός (ethnikos)

ethnikos - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1482 — gur (“whelp”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1482
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G1482 Quick Answer

Strong's G1482 ἐθνικός (ethnikos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ethnikos (eth-nee-kos') adj. 1. national ("ethnic") 2. (specially) a Gentile It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include heathen. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
ethnikos (eth-nee-kos') adj. 1. national ("ethnic") 2. (specially) a Gentile
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
heathen

Meaning and Definition

ethnikos (eth-nee-kos') adj. 1. national ("ethnic") 2. (specially) a Gentile [from G1484] KJV: heathen (man) Root(s): G1484 Compare: G459

Original Word
ἐθνικός
Transliteration
ethnikos
Derivation
Root: ἔθνος R1: 1484
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1482. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

Gentile-like

Usage: ἐθνικός, -ή, -όν, [in Al.: Lev.21:7 * ;] __1. national (Polyb.). __2. foreign (gramm.); in NT, as subst., ὁ ἐ., the Gentile (the adj. "describes character rather than mere position"; cf. ἔθνος, and see Cremer, 228): Mat.5:47 6:7 18:17, 3Jo.7. † (AS)

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How Strong's G1482 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ethnikos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

heathen Matthew 6:7

How Strong's G1482 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G1482 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1482 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 6:7 KJV

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Matthew 18:17 KJV

And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1482.

Matthew 6:7 New Testament, KJV
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Matthew 18:17 New Testament, KJV
And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1482, grouped by book.

Matthew 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G1482 FAQ

What does ethnikos (ἐθνικός) mean?

Strong's G1482 is a Greek entry for G1482 ἐθνικός (ethnikos). ethnikos (eth-nee-kos') adj. 1. national ("ethnic") 2. (specially) a Gentile

How many times is ethnikos (ἐθνικός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1482 across 1 book.

Where can I study ethnikos (ἐθνικός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1482 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate ethnikos (ἐθνικός)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as heathen. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.