ὄχλον [4 verses](noun sg masc acc) "Of the people" is from ochlos, which means "a throng" or "multitude" but which also mean "trouble" and "annoyance." Our word "mob" or "crowd"  really captures the idea best. -- (CW) "People" is a Greek singular noun meaning  "a throng" or "multitude" but which also mean "trouble" and "annoyance." Our words "crowd" or "mob" capture the idea best.  Jesus uses this word only four times.