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Grecians

Morrish Bible Dictionary

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1. Sons of Javanim, Greeks. The children of Israel had been sold to them by Tyre and Sidon. Joel 3:6 .

2. Ἑλληνιστής, Hellenists. Greek-speaking Jews, not to be confounded with Gentile Greeks. They stand in contrast to the Hebrews in Acts 6:1 . Paul disputed with them at Jerusalem. Acts 9:29 . The gospel was preached to them at Antioch, Acts 11:20; but in this last passage many MSS read 'Greeks.'

Bibliography Information
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Grecians'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​g/grecians.html. 1897.
 
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