Grecian

Grecian.

The term Grecian, or Hellenist, denotes a Jew by birth or religion who spoke Greek. It is used chiefly of foreign Jews and proselytes in contrast with the Hebrews speaking the vernacular Hebrew or Aramaean. --Bible Dictionary of Tract Society .


Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Grecian'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.