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The corresponding Greek word in the New Testament, Ethne , Has similar shades of meaning. In Acts 22:21 , Galatians 3:14 , it denotes the people of the earth generally; and in Matthew 6:7 , an idolater. In modern usage the word denotes all nations that are strangers to revealed religion.
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Heathen'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​h/heathen.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Heathen'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​h/heathen.html. 1897.