λαός
laos (laós)
/lah-os'/
“the people, a people”
Primary meaning: the people, a people. Strong's: a people (in general; thus differing from G1218 (δῆμος), which denotes one's own populace). Lexical nuances: the people at large (Hom., al.), esp. of people assembled: Mt 27:25 , Lk 1:21 3:15 al.; pl. (Hom., al., π. ; v. MM, xvi), Ac 4:27 .
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
apparently a primary word;
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
people
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: עַם (people, covenant nation, kin) -> λαός (the people, a people)
LXX conceptual translation: H3816 -> λαός (the people, a people)
Key Biblical Occurrences (8)
Foundational passages where λαός (laos) carries significant theological or narrative weight.