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Strong's G1486 ἔθω (etho)

etho - 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 H1486 — goral (“lot”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1486
Language Greek
Linked Usages 7
Books 7

Strong's G1486 Quick Answer

Strong's G1486 ἔθω (etho) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. etho (eth'-o) v. 1. to be used (by habit or custom) {neuter perfect participle usage} It has 7 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include wont, custom, and manner. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
etho (eth'-o) v. 1. to be used (by habit or custom) {neuter perfect participle usage}
Usage
7 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
wont, custom, and manner

Meaning and Definition

etho (eth'-o) v. 1. to be used (by habit or custom) {neuter perfect participle usage} [a primary verb] KJV: be custom (manner, wont)

Original Word
ἔθω
Transliteration
etho
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1486. 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)

to have a custom

Usage: ἔθω, pf. with present sense εἴωθα, [in LXX: Num.24:1 (כְּפַעַם־בְּפַעַם), Dan LXX Su 13, Sir.37:14, 4Ma.1:12 * ;] to be accustomed, wont: Mat.27:15, Mrk.10:1; ptcp., τὸ εἰθός, custom: κατὰ τὸ εἰ. (Nu, l.with), Luk.4:16, Act.17:2.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1486 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render etho, 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.

wont Matthew 27:15 custom Luke 4:16 manner Acts 17:2

How Strong's G1486 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1486 (ἔθω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1486 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 G1486 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 27:15 KJV

Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

Mark 10:1 KJV

And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

Luke 4:16 KJV

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

Strong's G1486 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Numbers 24:1 Septuagint / Brenton

And when Balaam saw that it pleased God to bless Israel, he did not go according to his custom to meet the omens, but turned his face toward the wilderness.

Strong's G1486 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 1:12 Septuagint / Brenton

But we may now at once enter upon the question, having commenced, as is our wont, with laying down the doctrine, and so proceed to the account of these persons, giving glory to the all wise God.

Wisdom of Sirach 37:14 Septuagint / Brenton

For a man’s mind is sometime wont to tell him more Than seven watchmen, that sit above in a high tower.

Usage Excerpts

First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1486.

Numbers 24:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And when Balaam saw that it pleased God to bless Israel, he did not go according to his custom to meet the omens, but turned his face toward the wilderness.
Matthew 27:15 New Testament, KJV
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
Mark 10:1 New Testament, KJV
And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.
Luke 4:16 New Testament, KJV
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.
Acts 17:2 New Testament, KJV
And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,
4 Maccabees 1:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But we may now at once enter upon the question, having commenced, as is our wont, with laying down the doctrine, and so proceed to the account of these persons, giving glory to the all wise God.
Wisdom of Sirach 37:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For a man’s mind is sometime wont to tell him more Than seven watchmen, that sit above in a high tower.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1486, grouped by book.

Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1486 FAQ

What does etho (ἔθω) mean?

Strong's G1486 is a Greek entry for G1486 ἔθω (etho). etho (eth'-o) v. 1. to be used (by habit or custom) {neuter perfect participle usage}

How many times is etho (ἔθω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G1486 across 7 books.

Where can I study etho (ἔθω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1486 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate etho (ἔθω)?

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

Does Strong's G1486 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1486, with linked reader references where each row is available.