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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1"/><title>Strong's Greek: 1486. ἔθω (ethó) -- to be accustomed, to be used to</title></title><link rel="canonical" href="http://biblehub.com/greek/1486.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/strongsnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/interlinear/vmenus/titus/2-3.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmstrongs/greek/1486.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's</a> > <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Greek</a> > 1486</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../greek/1485.htm" title="1485">◄</a> 1486. ethó <a href="../greek/1487.htm" title="1487">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading">Strong's Lexicon</div><div align="left"><span class="toptitle2">ethó: to be accustomed, to be used to</span></div><p><span class="tophdg">Original Word: </span><span class="greek">ἔθω</span><br><span class="tophdg">Part of Speech: </span>Verb<br><span class="tophdg">Transliteration: </span>ethó<br><span class="tophdg">Pronunciation: </span>eh'-tho<br><span class="tophdg">Phonetic Spelling: </span>(eth'-o)<br><span class="tophdg">Definition: </span>to be accustomed, to be used to<br><span class="tophdg">Meaning: </span>I am accustomed, custom, what was customary.<p><span class="tophdg">Word Origin: </span>A primary verb<p><span class="tophdg">Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: </span>The Hebrew equivalent often relates to words like "הָלַךְ" (halak), meaning to walk or to go, which can imply habitual conduct or lifestyle, and "מִנְהָג" (minhag), meaning custom or tradition.<p><span class="tophdg">Usage: </span>The Greek verb "ethó" primarily means to be accustomed to or to be in the habit of doing something. It implies a repeated or habitual action, often reflecting cultural or personal practices that have become routine.<p><span class="tophdg">Cultural and Historical Background: </span>In the ancient Greek world, customs and habits were integral to daily life, shaping social interactions, religious practices, and community norms. The concept of being accustomed to certain behaviors or rituals was significant in both Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures. This verb reflects the importance of tradition and routine in maintaining societal order and personal discipline.<div class="vheading2">HELPS Word-studies</div><p class="discovery"><b>1486</b> <i>éthō</i> (cognate with <a href="/greek/1485.htm">1485</a> <i>/éthos</i>, "behavior based on tradition or custom") – doing what one is <i>accustomed</i> to do, i.e. on the basis of <i>habit</i> or <i>tradition</i> (see Mt 27:15; Lk 4:16; Ac 17:2).</p><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/discovery.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">NAS Exhaustive Concordance</div><span class="hdg">Word Origin</span><br>a prim. verb<br><span class="hdg">Definition</span><br>to be accustomed, part. custom<br><span class="hdg">NASB Translation</span><br>accustomed (1), custom (3).<p><div align="center"><span class="smalltext"><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/nasec.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe></span></div><div class="vheading2">Thayer's Greek Lexicon</div><span class="maintitle">STRONGS NT 1486: ἔθω</span><br><br><span class="arttitle"><span class="grktitle">ἔθω</span></span> (of the present only the participle <span class="greek2">ἐθῶν</span> is used, in <span class="abbreviation">Homer</span>): perfect <span class="greek2">εἴωθα</span>, <span class="accented">to be accustomed, used, wont</span>; (pluperfect as imperfect (<span class="abbreviation">Winer</span>'s Grammar, 274 (257f)) <span class="greek2">ἐιώθειν</span>; followed by an infinitive: <a href="/interlinear/matthew/27-15.htm">Matthew 27:15</a>; <a href="/interlinear/mark/10-1.htm">Mark 10:1</a>. Participle <span class="greek2">τό</span> <span class="greek2">εἰωθός</span> in a passive sense, <span class="accented">that which is wont; usage, custom</span>: <span class="greek2">κατά</span> <span class="greek2">τό</span> <span class="greek2">εἰωθός</span> <span class="greek2">τίνι</span>, as one's custom is, as is his wont, <a href="/interlinear/luke/4-16.htm">Luke 4:16</a>; <a href="/interlinear/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2</a>.<FOOTNOTE:1> <p><span class="maintitle">STRONGS NT 1486: εἴωθα</span><span class="arttitle"><span class="grktitle">εἴωθα</span></span>, see <span class="greek2"><span class="lexref">ἔθω</span></span>. <br><br><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/bsoft.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">Strong's Exhaustive Concordance</div>by custom, manner. <p>A primary verb; to be used (by habit or conventionality); neuter perfect participle usage -- be custom (manner, wont). <div class="vheading2">Forms and Transliterations</div>ειωθει ειώθει εἰώθει ειωθος ειωθός εἰωθὸς eiothei eiōthei eiṓthei eiothos eiothòs eiōthos eiōthòs<div class="vheading2">Links</div><a href="/interlinear/matthew/1-1.htm">Interlinear Greek</a> • <a href="/interlinear/genesis/1-1.htm">Interlinear Hebrew</a> • <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's Numbers</a> • <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Englishman's Greek Concordance</a> • <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Englishman's Hebrew Concordance</a> • <a href="/texts/matthew/1-1.htm">Parallel Texts</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><div class="vheading">Englishman's Concordance</div><b><a href="/text/matthew/27-15.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Matthew 27:15</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular">V-LIA-3S</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/matthew/27.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">δὲ ἑορτὴν <b>εἰώθει</b> ὁ ἡγεμὼν</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/matthew/27.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> the governor <span class="itali">was accustomed</span> to release<br><a href="/kjvs/matthew/27.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> the governor <span class="itali">was wont</span> to release<br><a href="/interlinear/matthew/27-15.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> moreover [the] feast <span class="itali">was accustomed</span> the governor<p><b><a href="/text/mark/10-1.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Mark 10:1</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular">V-LIA-3S</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/mark/10.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">καὶ ὡς <b>εἰώθει</b> πάλιν ἐδίδασκεν</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/mark/10.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> and, according <span class="itali">to His custom,</span> He once more<br><a href="/kjvs/mark/10.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> and, as <span class="itali">he was wont,</span> he taught them<br><a href="/interlinear/mark/10-1.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> and as <span class="itali">he had been accustomed</span> again he taught<p><b><a href="/text/luke/4-16.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Luke 4:16</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular">V-RPA-ANS</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/luke/4.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">κατὰ τὸ <b>εἰωθὸς</b> αὐτῷ ἐν</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/luke/4.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> brought <span class="itali">up; and as was His custom,</span> He entered<br><a href="/kjvs/luke/4.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> as his <span class="itali">custom</span> was, he went<br><a href="/interlinear/luke/4-16.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> according to the <span class="itali">custom</span> to him on<p><b><a href="/text/acts/17-2.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Acts 17:2</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular">V-RPA-ANS</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/acts/17.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">δὲ τὸ <b>εἰωθὸς</b> τῷ Παύλῳ</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/acts/17.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> to Paul's <span class="itali">custom,</span> he went<br><a href="/kjvs/acts/17.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> Paul, as <span class="itali">his manner was,</span> went in unto<br><a href="/interlinear/acts/17-2.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> moreover the <span class="itali">custom</span> with Paul<p><b><a href="/greek/1486.htm">Strong's Greek 1486</a><br><a href="/greek/strongs_1486.htm">4 Occurrences</a></b><br><br><a href="/greek/eio_thei_1486.htm">εἰώθει — 2 Occ.</a><br><a href="/greek/eio_thos_1486.htm">εἰωθὸς — 2 Occ.</a><br><br></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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