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πρεσβύτης -ου

Word data

• Strongs: G42460

• Alternate spellings:

, prose form of πρέσβυς, q.v.,

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 3

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX chiefly for זָקֵן, [Ge 25:8](Gen 25:8), al.; also (= πρεσβευτής), [II Ch 32:31](2Ch 32:31) B1 (מֵלִיץ), I Mac 14:22 S, al. (v. Thackeray, Gr., 97);

• Time Period/Ancient Authors:

• Related words:

• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

an old man;

Explanation:

Citations:

an old man: [Lk 1:18](Luk 1:18), [Tit 2:2](Tit 2:2), [Phm 9](Phm 1:9) (R, txt., but v. infr.).

Sense 2.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

an ambassador;

Explanation:

Citations:

As in LXX, also = πρεσβευτής, an ambassador: [[Phm 9](Phm 1:9)](Phm 1:9) (R, mg., v. Lft. and ICC, in l.).†