ἔθω (éthō) — Be Custom

Greek word study: ἔθω (éthō), Strong's G1486. to be used (by habit or conventionality); neuter perfect participle usage

GreekStrong's G1486
Quick definition
Greek word
ἔθω (éthō)

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to be used (by habit or conventionality); neuter perfect participle usage

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: be custom (manner, wont)

Where this word appears

Strong's G1486 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:15 and last appears in Acts 17:2.

How it is rendered in the text

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

being customary ×2He had been accustomed ×1had been accustomed ×1

Forms found in the text

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

εἰωθὸς ×2εἰώθει ×2

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Mark ×1Luke ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Matthew 27:15 — εἰώθει — had been accustomed
  • Mark 10:1 — εἰώθει — He had been accustomed
  • Luke 4:16 — εἰωθὸς — being customary
  • Acts 17:2 — εἰωθὸς — being customary

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1484 ἔθνος (éthnos), G1485 ἔθος (éthos).

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 éthō (G1486) mean?

To be used (by habit or conventionality); neuter perfect participle usage.

How is G1486 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1486 as: be custom (manner, wont).

How often does ἔθω (éthō) appear?

Strong's G1486 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:15 and last appears in Acts 17:2.