Strong's Lexicon Hellénisti: Hellenist Original Word: Ἑλληνιστής Word Origin: Derived from Ἑλληνίζω (Hellēnizō), meaning "to speak Greek" or "to adopt Greek customs." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Hellenist," the concept is related to the broader theme of Jews living in the Diaspora, which can be connected to terms like גּוֹלָה (gôlâ, Strong's Hebrew 1473) meaning "exile" or "captivity." Usage: The term "Hellenist" refers to a Jew who adopted the Greek language and, to some extent, Greek customs and culture. In the New Testament, it specifically denotes Greek-speaking Jews, particularly those who lived outside of Israel in the Diaspora. These individuals were distinct from the Hebraic Jews who spoke Aramaic or Hebrew and adhered more strictly to traditional Jewish customs. Cultural and Historical Background: During the Hellenistic period, following the conquests of Alexander the Great, Greek culture and language spread throughout the Mediterranean and Near Eastern regions. Many Jews, especially those living outside of Judea, adopted the Greek language and some aspects of Greek culture. This cultural blending led to the emergence of Hellenistic Judaism, which sought to harmonize Jewish religious traditions with Greek philosophy and culture. The Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, is a product of this Hellenistic influence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from the same as Hellénistés Definition in Greek NASB Translation Greek (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1676: ἙλληνιστίἙλληνιστί, adverb (ἑλληνίζω), in Greek, i. e. in the Greek language: John 19:20; Acts 21:37. (Xenophon, an. 7, 6, 8; others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Greek. Adverb from the same as Hellenistes; Hellenistically, i.e. In the Grecian language -- Greek. see GREEK Hellenistes Forms and Transliterations Ελληνιστι Ἑλληνιστί Ἑλληνιστὶ Ellenisti Ellēnisti Hellenisti Hellenistí Hellenistì Hellēnisti Hellēnistí HellēnistìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 19:20 AdvGRK: Ἐβραϊστί Ῥωμαϊστί Ἑλληνιστί NAS: in Hebrew, Latin [and] in Greek. KJV: in Hebrew, [and] Greek, [and] Latin. INT: in Aramaic in Latin in Greek Acts 21:37 Adv |
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