ἔθος (ethos) means “custom” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: eth'-os Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ἔθος · ethos · custom
ἔθος, -εος (-ους), τό (ἔθω), [in LXX: Wis.14:16, Da TH Bel 15, 1Ma.10:89, 2Ma.11:25 13:4, 4Ma.18:5 א R* ;] habit, custom; Luk.22:39, Jhn.19:40, Act.16:21 25:16, Heb.10:25; in Luk.1:9 Act.6:14 15:1 21:21 26:3 28:17, almost in the narrower sense of law (Deiss., BS, 251 f.).† (AS)
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a custom, habit; an institute, rite.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| custom | 4 |
| customs | 4 |
| have made a habit | 1 |
| our customs | 1 |
| the roman custom | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| customs | 3 |
| the manner | 3 |
| the custom | 2 |
| the customs | 2 |
| after the manner | 1 |
| he was wont | 1 |
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he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
Read word by wordAnd when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.
Read word by wordJesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.
Read word by wordSo they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom.
Read word by wordFor we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”
Read word by wordThen some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
Read word by wordby promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”
Read word by wordBut they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs.
Read word by wordI told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.
Read word by wordespecially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently.
Read word by wordAfter three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
Read word by wordLet us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
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