Strong's Greek Concordance

G1486: ἔθω

éthō · “to have a custom”

Definition

to be used (by habit or conventionality); neuter perfect participle usage

KJV translates it as: be custom (manner, wont)

Word origin: a primary verb;

Extended definition

ἔθω, pf. with present sense εἴωθα,
[in LXX: Num.24:1 (כְּפַעַם־בְּפַעַם), Dan LXX Su 13, Sir.37:14, 4Ma.1:12 * ;]
to be accustomed, wont: Mat.27:15, Mrk.10:1; ptcp., τὸ εἰθός, custom: κατὰ τὸ εἰ. (Nu, l.with), Luk.4:16, Act.17:2.†
(AS)

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How G1486 is translated

  • being customary ×2
  • had been accustomed ×1
  • he had been accustomed ×1

Bible verses with G1486 (éthō)

Éthō appears in 4 verses.

  • Matthew 27:15

    Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

  • Mark 10:1

    And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

  • Luke 4:16

    And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

  • Acts 17:2

    And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

Words derived from G1486