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King James Bible

Strongs Number: G1484


Greek Word
ἔθνος
Transliteration
ethnos
Phonetic
eth'-nos
Part of Speech
Noun Neuter
Strongs Definition

a race (as of the same habit) that is a tribe; specifically a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually by implication pagan)

Thayers Definition

1. a multitude (whether of men or of beasts) associated or living together

a. a company, troop, swarm

2. a multitude of individuals of the same nature or genus

a. the human family

3. a tribe, nation, people group

4. in the OT, foreign nations not worshipping the true God, pagans, Gentiles

5. Paul uses the term for Gentile Christians

Origin
Probably from G1486
Bible Usage
Gentile heathen nation people.