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# Greek, Grecian #
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## Facts: ##
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The term "Greek" refers to the language spoken in the country of Greece. Greek was also spoken throughout the Roman Empire. The term "Grecian" means "Greek-speaking."
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* Since most non-Jewish people in the Roman Empire spoke Greek, Gentiles are often referred to as "Greeks" in the New Testament, especially when contrasted with Jews.
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* The phrase "Grecian Jews" referred to Jews who spoke Greek in contrast to the "Hebraic Jews" who spoke only Hebrew, or perhaps Aramaic.
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* Other ways to translate "Grecian" could include, "Greek-speaking" or "culturally Greek" or "Greek."
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* When referring to non-Jews, "Greek" could be translated as "Gentile."
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [aram](../other/aram.md) **·** [gentile](../other/gentile.md) **·** [greece](../other/greece.md) **·** [hebrew](../other/hebrew.md) **·** [rome](../other/rome.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 06:1](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/06/01)
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* [Acts 09:28-30](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/09/28)
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* [Acts 11:19-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/11/19)
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* [Acts 14:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/14/01)
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* [Colossians 03:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/col/03/09)
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* [Galatians 02:3-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gal/02/03)
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* [John 07:35-36](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/07/35)
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