08/06/2026
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Hagios ethnos (ἅγιος ἔθνος) is a Greek biblical phrase meaning "HOLY NATION". It comes from the New Testament in 1 Peter 2:9, where believers are described as a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation set apart for God.
Meaning of the Words
• Hagios (ἅγios): Means HOLY, sacred, or SET APART from the common world for a special DIVINE purpose.
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• Ethnos (ἔθνος): Means a nation, people group, or tribe. It is often used to describe a DISTINCT cultural or SPIRITUAL identity.
Biblical Context
• 1 Peter 2:9: Uses the phrase to show that people of FAITH belong to a spiritual community transcending regular ethnic and national boundaries.
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Old Testament roots: It echoes God's covenant description of Israel in Exodus 19:6, extending that IDENTITY to all NEW covenant believers.