Strong's G1485 · Greek
ἔθος
ethos · /eth'-os/
Definition
from 1486; a usage (prescribed by habit or law):--custom, manner, be wont.
KJV: custom, manner, be wont
Root / derivation: from 1486
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἔθος across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.
Luke 2:42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
Luke 22:39And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
Acts7 verses
For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. customs: or, rites
Acts 15:1And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said,3754 Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
Acts 16:21And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.
Acts 21:21And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.
Acts 25:16To whom I answered It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face,5037 and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
Acts 26:3Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
Acts 28:17And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1485 (ethos) mean?
from 1486; a usage (prescribed by habit or law):--custom, manner, be wont.
How many times does G1485 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1485 (ἔθος) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “customs.”
How is ethos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1485 is rendered as “customs” (5×), “manner” (4×), “custom” (2×), “wont” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἔθος come from?
from 1486