# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

(See also: [[../other/aram.md]], [[../other/gentile.md]], [[../other/greece.md]], [[../other/hebrew.md]], [[../other/rome.md]])

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 06:1](en/tn/act/help/06/01)
* [Acts 09:28-30](en/tn/act/help/09/28)
* [Acts 11:19-21](en/tn/act/help/11/19)
* [Acts 14:1-2](en/tn/act/help/14/01)
* [Colossians 03:9-11](en/tn/col/help/03/09)
* [Galatians 02:3-5](en/tn/gal/help/02/03)
* [John 07:35-36](en/tn/jhn/help/07/35)