# G2316 --- ## Gary's Lexicon ### Definition - God - the Father - the Creator - god (s) ### Part of Speech - noun ### Word Studies - [[God_G2316_Study]] --- ## Strong's Lexicon ### Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - theos (theh'-os) ### Part of Speech - Noun ### Definition - God, god ### Meaning - (a) God - (b) a god, generally ### Usage - In the New Testament, "theos" primarily refers to the one true God, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, as revealed in the Christian faith. It is used to denote the divine nature and attributes of God, including His omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence. "Theos" can also refer to false gods or deities in a polytheistic context, but in the Christian Scriptures, it predominantly signifies the God of Israel, the Father of Jesus Christ. ### Cultural and Historical Background - In the Greco-Roman world, "theos" was a common term used to describe various gods and deities within the pantheon of Greek and Roman mythology. However, in the context of the New Testament, "theos" is redefined to express the monotheistic belief in one sovereign God. This understanding was revolutionary in a polytheistic society and was central to the early Christian proclamation of the gospel. ### Word Origin - Derived from a root word meaning "to place" or "to set," indicating a being of authority and power. ### Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Words - [[H0430]]: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim) - Often used to refer to God in the Hebrew Bible. - [[H0410]]: אֵל (El) - A shorter form used for God, emphasizing might and power. - [[H3068]]: יְהוָה (YHWH) - The personal name of God, often rendered as "LORD" in English translations. --- ## NASB Concordance ### Definition - God, a god ### Word Origin - of uncertain origin ### NASB Translation - God (1267), God's (27) - gods (8), god (6) - godly (2), godly* (1) - divinely (1),God-fearing (1), Lord (1) --- ## Helps Word Studies - [[G2316]] theós (of unknown origin) – properly, God, the Creator and owner of all things ( [[John_01|John 1.3]]; [[Genesis_01]] [[Genesis_02]] [[Genesis_03]] . - Long before the NT was written, [[G2316]] (theós) referred to the supreme being who owns and sustains all things. --- ## Links, Etc ### Occurrences - 1327 ### Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_2316.htm ### BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/2316.htm --- ## Blue Letter Bible ### Outline - ### Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - ### Vines - --- ## Revision Dates ### Initial - ?? ### Revised - 2022.10.21 - 2023.02.19 - 2025.02.25