"in the Greek language, Jn. 19:20; Acts 21:37*"
Definition and meaning
in the Greek language, Jn. 19:20; Acts 21:37*
In the original Greek the word is written: Ἑλληνιστί
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of hellenisti (G1676) across the King James Bible.
This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.
And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?
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Common questions
Strong's G1676 (hellenisti) is a Greek word that means: in the Greek language, Jn. 19:20; Acts 21:37* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word hellenisti (G1676) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1676 is hellenisti, a Greek word defined as: in the Greek language, Jn. 19:20; Acts 21:37*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
hellenisti is a Greek word found in the New Testament.