ἔθος (éthos) — Custom

Greek word study: ἔθος (éthos), Strong's G1485. a usage (prescribed by habit or law)

GreekStrong's G1485
Quick definition
Greek word
ἔθος (éthos)

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a usage (prescribed by habit or law)

Word study
Derivation: from G1486 (ἔθω);

KJV translation words: custom, manner, be wont

Where this word appears

Strong's G1485 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:9 and last appears in Hebrews 10:25.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

customs ×5custom ×4the custom ×2is the custom ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἔθος ×6ἔθεσιν ×2ἔθη ×2ἐθῶν ×1ἔθει ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×7Luke ×3John ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 12)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1486 ἔθω (éthō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1480 ἐθίζω (ethízō), G2239 ἦθος (ēthos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does éthos (G1485) mean?

A usage (prescribed by habit or law).

How is G1485 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1485 as: custom, manner, be wont.

How often does ἔθος (éthos) appear?

Strong's G1485 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:9 and last appears in Hebrews 10:25.