# Greek, Grecian

## Facts:

The term “Greek” refers to the language spoken in the country of Greece, it is also a person from the country of Greece.  Greek was also spoken throughout the Roman Empire. The term “Grecian” means “Greek-speaking.”

* Since most non-Jewish people in the Roman Empire spoke Greek, Gentiles are often referred to as “Greeks” in the New Testament, especially when contrasted with Jews.
* The phrase “Grecian Jews” referred to Jews who spoke Greek in contrast to the “Hebraic Jews” who spoke only Hebrew, or perhaps Aramaic.
* Other ways to translate “Grecian” could include, “Greek-speaking” or “culturally Greek” or “Greek.”
* When referring to non-Jews, “Greek” could be translated as “Gentile.”

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Aram](../names/aram.md), [Gentile](../kt/gentile.md), [Greece](../names/greece.md), [Hebrew](../kt/hebrew.md), [Rome](../names/rome.md))

## Bible References:

* [Acts 06:1](rc://en/tn/help/act/06/1)
* [Acts 09:29](rc://en/tn/help/act/09/29)
* [Acts 11:20](rc://en/tn/help/act/11/20)
* [Acts 14:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/act/14/01)
* [Colossians 03:11](rc://en/tn/help/col/03/11)
* [Galatians 02:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/gal/02/03)
* [John 07:35](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/07/35)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H3125, G1672, G1673, G1674, G1675, G1676
