This is the name of the place Greece: A nation and culture, often in opposition to Israel.
Definition
Ἑλλάς, -άδος, ἡ
[in LXX: Isaiah 66:19, Ezekiel 27:13 (יָוָן), 1Ma.1.1 1Mac.8.9 * ;]
with varying usage as to geographical limits; in NT = 'Αχαία (cf. Acts 18:12),
Greece: Acts 20:2.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as Ἑλλάς:
- יָוָןya.van“Javan”always
Glossary entries
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Acts 20:2Ἑλλάδα · GreeceAfter traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,