Introduction:
The term "Greek" in the Bible primarily refers to the people, language, and culture of Greece, which played a significant role in the context of the New Testament. The influence of Greek culture, known as Hellenism, was widespread during the time of Jesus and the early church, affecting language, philosophy, and daily life in the Roman Empire.

Historical Context:
The Greek Empire, established by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC, spread Greek culture and language across the Mediterranean and Near East. This period, known as the Hellenistic Age, saw the fusion of Greek and Eastern elements, which persisted even after the Roman conquest. By the time of the New Testament, Greek was the lingua franca of the Eastern Mediterranean, facilitating communication and the spread of ideas.

Language:
The New Testament was written in Koine Greek, a common dialect that emerged after Alexander's conquests. This choice of language was providential, as it allowed the message of the Gospel to be accessible to a broad audience across diverse regions. The use of Greek enabled the early church to communicate effectively with both Jews and Gentiles, fulfilling the Great Commission to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19).

Cultural Influence:
Greek philosophy and thought significantly influenced the intellectual environment of the New Testament world. Philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle had laid the groundwork for a culture that valued reason, debate, and the pursuit of knowledge. The Apostle Paul, in particular, engaged with Greek thought during his missionary journeys. In Acts 17:22-23 , Paul addresses the Athenians at the Areopagus, acknowledging their religious devotion and using their altar to an "unknown god" as a starting point to proclaim the Gospel.

Biblical References:
1. Jews and Greeks: The New Testament often contrasts Jews and Greeks to highlight the universality of the Gospel. In Romans 1:16 , Paul declares, "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek." This underscores the breaking down of ethnic and cultural barriers through Christ.

2. Hellenistic Jews: The term "Hellenists" refers to Jews who adopted Greek language and culture. In Acts 6:1 , a dispute arises between the Hellenistic Jews and the Hebraic Jews, illustrating the cultural tensions within the early church. This incident led to the appointment of deacons to ensure fair distribution of resources.

3. Greeks Seeking Jesus: In John 12:20-21 , certain Greeks who had come to worship at the feast approached Philip with the request, "Sir, we want to see Jesus." This moment signifies the growing interest in Jesus' message beyond the Jewish community and foreshadows the global mission of the church.

Theological Significance:
The inclusion of Greeks in the biblical narrative highlights the inclusive nature of the Gospel. The early church's engagement with Greek culture and language demonstrates the adaptability and universality of the Christian message. The Apostle Paul's writings, often addressing both Jewish and Greek audiences, emphasize that in Christ, "there is neither Jew nor Greek" (Galatians 3:28), affirming the unity of all believers in the body of Christ.

Conclusion:
The Greek influence on the New Testament world was profound, shaping the language, culture, and philosophical context in which the early church operated. The spread of the Gospel in a Hellenistic world underscores the transformative power of the message of Christ, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries to reach all people.Found only in the New Testament, where a distinction is observed between "Greek" and "Grecian" (q.v.). The former is (1) a Greek by race (Acts 16:1-3; 18:17; Romans 1:14), or (2) a Gentile as opposed to a Jew (Romans 2:9, 10). The latter, meaning properly "one who speaks Greek," is a foreign Jew opposed to a home Jew who dwelt in Palestine.

The word "Grecians" in Acts 11:20 should be "Greeks," denoting the heathen Greeks of that city, as rendered in the Revised Version according to the reading of the best manuscripts ("Hellenes").

1. (a.) Of or pertaining to Greece or the Greeks; Grecian.

2. (n.) A native, or one of the people, of Greece; a Grecian; also, the language of Greece.

3. (n.) A swindler; a knave; a cheat.

4. (n.) Something unintelligible; as, it was all Greek to me.

GREEK VERSIONS

See SEPTUAGINT; VERSIONS.

GREEK LANGUAGE

See LANGUAGE OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.

1672. Hellen -- a Greek, usually a name for a Gentile
... a Greek, usually a name for a Gentile. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
Hellen Phonetic Spelling: (hel'-lane) Short Definition: a Hellene, a ...
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1676. Hellenisti -- in Greek
... in Greek. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: Hellenisti Phonetic Spelling:
(hel-lay-nis-tee') Short Definition: in the Greek language Definition: in the ...
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1674. Hellenis -- a Greek (ie Gentile) woman
... a Greek (ie Gentile) woman. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Hellenis
Phonetic Spelling: (hel-lay-nis') Short Definition: a female Greek ...
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1675. Hellenistes -- a Hellenist (Greek-speaking Jew)
... a Hellenist (Greek-speaking Jew). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
Hellenistes Phonetic Spelling: (hel-lay-nis-tace') Short Definition: a ...
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4771. su -- you (early mod. Eng. thou)
... See also se, soi, sou; and for the plural humas, humeis, humin, humon. see GREEK
sou. see GREEK se. see GREEK soi. see GREEK humas. see GREEK humeis. ...
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4452. #NAME? -- yet, even
... See medepo, mepo, oudepo, oupo, popote. see GREEK pos. see GREEK medepo. see GREEK
mepo. see GREEK oudepo. see GREEK oupo. see GREEK popote. 4451, 4452. #NAME ...
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686. ara -- therefore (an illative particle)
... Compare also ara. see GREEK airo. see GREEK ge. see GREEK oun. see GREEK ei. see
GREEK ara. (ara) -- 52 Occurrences. 685, 686. ara. 687 . Strong's Numbers.
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5180. tupto -- to strike, smite, beat
... see GREEK paio. see GREEK patasso. see GREEK plesso. see GREEK rhapizo. see GREEK
tugchano. (etupten) -- 1 Occurrence. (etupton) -- 3 Occurrences. ...
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5104. toi -- an enclitic particle of asseveration used as a prefix ...
... see GREEK ho. see GREEK kaitoige. see GREEK mentoi. see GREEK toigaroun. see
GREEK toinun. 5103, 5104. toi. 5105 . Strong's Numbers.
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4486. rhegnumi -- to break apart, by ext. to throw down
... see GREEK katagnumi. see GREEK katagnumi. see GREEK thrauo. see GREEK luo. (errexen) --
1 Occurrence. (regnuntai) -- 1 Occurrence. (rexei) -- 2 Occurrences. ...
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3745. keraz -- to make proclamation
... make a proclamation. (Aramaic) probably of Greek origin; to proclaim -- make a
proclamation. 3744, 3745. keraz. 3746 . Strong's Numbers.
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5481. sumponeyah -- a bagpipe
... 3:10) (Aramaic) {see-fo-neh-yaw'}; of Greek origin; a bagpipe (with a double pipe) --
dulcimer. 5480b, 5481. sumponeyah or sumponeyah or siphoneya. 5482 . ...
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7030. qitharos -- a lyre, zither
... Word Origin (Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition a lyre, zither NASB Word Usage
lyre (4). harp. (Aramaic) of Greek origin; a lyre -- harp. 7029, 7030. ...
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Hymns of the Greek Church
Hymns of the Greek Church. <. Hymns of the Greek Church John Brownlie. Table
of Contents. Title Page. SOME PRESS NOTICES. PREFATORY NOTE. ...
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An Introduction to the Old Testament in Greek. Additional Notes
An Introduction to the Old Testament in Greek. Additional Notes. <.
An Introduction to the Old Testament in Greek. Additional ...
/.../swete/an introduction to the old testament in greek additional notes/

A Grammar of Septuagint Greek
A Grammar of Septuagint Greek. <. A Grammar of Septuagint Greek Frederick
Cornwallis Conybeare. Table of Contents. Title Page. Preface. Introduction. ...
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Translation from the Greek.
... Book III. Translation from the Greek. Chapter I.--- On the Freedom of the
Will, [2383] With an Explanation and Interpretation of ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/translation from the greek.htm

Translated from the Greek.
... Book IV. Translated from the Latin of Rufinus. Translated from the Greek.
Chapter I.--- On the Inspiration of Holy Scripture, and ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/translated from the greek.htm

Greek Index
... GREEK INDEX. PAGE [1]en to thlibesthai me, eisakouson mou ton
odunon"(Antiphon), 71 [2]eis ta ore psuche arthomen?�"(Antiphon ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the holy eastern church/greek index.htm

Greek or Russian Church.
... GREEK OR RUSSIAN CHURCH. The Greek church separated from the Latin or Romish church
about AD1054. ... The Greek or Russian church is very extensive. ...
/.../hayward/the book of religions/greek or russian church.htm

Greek and Jew
... Chapter VIII GREEK AND JEW. ... Without a moment's hesitation, the Ephesian approached.
The spears of the four soldiers fell and formed a barrier around the Greek. ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter viii greek and jew.htm

The Greek of the Septuagint.
An Introduction to the Old Testament in Greek. Additional Notes. ... THE GREEK OF THE
SEPTUAGINT. 1. No thorough treatment of the Greek idiom of the LXX. ...
/.../chapter iv the greek of.htm

Now the Perfection of Greek Poetry
... Now the perfection of Greek poetry. ... Besides the line which forms the initials of
Greek Canons, the name of the composer likewise finds a frequent place. ...
/.../neale/hymns of the eastern church/now the perfection of greek.htm

Greek (19 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Found only in the New Testament, where a distinction
is observed between "Greek" and "Grecian" (qv). The ...
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Greek-speaking (2 Occurrences)
Greek-speaking. Greeks, Greek-speaking. Green . Multi-Version
Concordance Greek-speaking (2 Occurrences). Acts 6:1 About ...
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Barbarian (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary A Greek word used in the New Testament (Romans
1:14) to denote one of another nation. In Colossians 3:11 ...
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Bathing (9 Occurrences)
... Certainly public baths as now known, or plunge-baths of the Greek type, were unknown
among the Hebrews until they were brought in contact with the Greek...
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Artemis (5 Occurrences)
... Diana is but the Latinized form of the Greek word Artemis, yet the Artemis of Ephesus
should not be confused with the Greek goddess of that name. ...
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Barbarous (1 Occurrence)
... ri-an, bar'-ba-rus (barbaros): A word probably formed by imitation of the
unintelligible sounds of foreign speech, and hence, in the mouth of a Greek it meant ...
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Bacchus
... His worship had extended over the whole Greek and Roman world centuries before the
Christian era, and had degenerated into an orgy of drunkenness and unnamable ...
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Antiochians
... He promised, on condition the king would permit him to build a Greek gymnasium at
Jerusalem, "to train up the youth of his race in the fashions of the heathen ...
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Armenian
... 3. (n.) An adherent of the Armenian Church, an organization similar in some doctrines
and practices to the Greek Church, in others to the Roman Catholic. Int. ...
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Concordance
... 4. Concordances to Latin Vulgate 5. Concordances to the Hebrew Old Testament 6.
Concordances to the Septuagint 7. Concordances to the Greek New Testament 8 ...
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