G2239
G2239 — ἤθος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
ethos (ay'-thos) n.
1. usage
2. (plural) moral habits
[a strengthened form of G1485]
KJV: manners
Root(s): G1485
TWOT
Not assigned in current lawful mapping.
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KJV Renderings
manners
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἦθος, ᾔθεος (ἐθους), τό (akin to ἔθος, probably from ἘΩ, whence ἧμαι, έ῾ζω (cf. Vanicek, p. 379));
1. a customary abode, dwelling-place, haunt, customary state (Homer, Hesiod, Herodotus, others).
2. custom, usage (cf. German Sitzen,Sitte); plural τά ἤθη morals, character (Latinmores) 1Co 15:33 from Menander; cf. Menander fragment, Meineke edition, p. 75. (Sir 20:26 (25); 4Ma 1:29; 4Ma 2:7; 4Ma 2:21.)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἦθος (manners)
1 Corinthians 15:33
- KJV: Be not deceived evil communications corrupt good manners
- GK: μη πλανάσθε φθείρουσιν ήθη χρηστά ομιλίαι κακαί