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δεσπότης -ου, ὁ

Word data

• Strongs: G12030

• Alternate spellings:

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• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 10

• All Scriptures cited: No

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX chiefly for אָדוֹן, אֲדֹנָי; in Jth 9:17, δ. τ. οὐρανῶν κ. τ. γῆς;

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• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

κύριος (q.v.), implying limitation of authority and a more general relation than δ., which "denoted absolute ownership and uncontrolled power" (Thayer).

Senses

Glosses:

a master, lord;

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