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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.
Grecian (Javan)
Greek-speaking Jews, as against Hebrew-speaking ones. They complained that their widows were losing out in the daily food, and that is how Stephen and six others came to be appointed.
First, in plain English
Greek-speaking Jews, as against Hebrew-speaking ones. They complained that their widows were losing out in the daily food, and that is how Stephen and six others came to be appointed.
Who this is
Grecian in the New Testament refers to Greek-speaking Jews, distinct from Hebrew-speaking Jews, and a dispute between the two groups over the fair distribution of food to widows led directly to the appointment of Stephen and six others as the first deacons.
study-bible (ACAI + Tyndale)
The word
H3125 · G1675
Where it appears
- Acts 6:1
- Acts 9:29
- Acts 11:20
