ἔθος

greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter12 occurrences4 books12 verses

Definition

ἔθος, -εος (-ους), τό

(ἔθω), [in LXX: Wis.14.16, Da TH Bel 15, 1Ma.10.89, 2Ma.11.25; 13:4, 4Ma.18.5 א R* ;]

habit, custom; Luke 22:39, John 19:40, Acts 16:21; 25:16, Hebrews 10:25; in Luke 1:9, Acts 6:14; 15:1; 21:21; 26:3; 28:17, almost in the narrower sense of law (Deiss., BS, 251 f.).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

12 total
  1. Luke 1:9ἔθος · custom
    …he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
  2. Luke 2:42ἔθος · custom
    And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.
  3. Luke 22:39ἔθος
    Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.
  4. John 19:40ἔθος · custom
    So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom.
  5. Acts 6:14ἔθη · customs
    For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”
  6. Acts 15:1ἔθει · custom
    Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
  7. Acts 16:21ἔθη · customs
    …by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”
  8. Acts 21:21ἔθεσιν · [our] customs
    But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs.
  9. Acts 25:16ἔθος · [the] Roman custom
    I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.
  10. Acts 26:3ἐθῶν · customs
    …especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently.
  11. Acts 28:17ἔθεσι · customs
    After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
  12. Hebrews 10:25ἔθος · [have made a] habit
    Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.