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Lexicon :: Strong's G4244 - presbyterion

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πρεσβυτέριον
Transliteration
presbyterion (Key)
Pronunciation
pres-boo-ter'-ee-on
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Part of Speech
neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From a presumed derivative of πρεσβύτερος (G4245)
mGNT
3x in 2 unique form(s) TR
3x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 6:651,931

Strong’s Definitions

πρεσβυτέριον presbytérion, pres-boo-ter'-ee-on; neuter of a presumed derivative of G4245; the order of elders, i.e. (specially), Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian "presbytery":—(estate of) elder(-s), presbytery.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x

The KJV translates Strong's G4244 in the following manner: elders (1x), estate of elders (1x), presbytery (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's G4244 in the following manner: elders (1x), estate of elders (1x), presbytery (1x).

  1. body of elders, presbytery, senate, council

    1. of the Jewish elders

    2. of the elders of any body (assembly) of Christians

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
πρεσβυτέριον presbytérion, pres-boo-ter'-ee-on; neuter of a presumed derivative of G4245; the order of elders, i.e. (specially), Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian "presbytery":—(estate of) elder(-s), presbytery.
STRONGS G4244:
πρεσβυτέριον, πρεσβυτερίου, τό (πρεσβύτερος, which see), body of elders, presbytery, senate, council: of the Jewish elders (see συνέδριον, 2), Luke 22:66; Acts 22:5; (cf. Daniel, Theod. at the beginning); of the elders of any body (church) of Christians, 1 Timothy 4:14 (ecclesiastical writings (cf. references under the word πρεσβύτερος, 2 b.)).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Luke
22:66
Acts
22:5
1 Timothy
4:14

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4244 matches the Greek πρεσβυτέριον (presbyterion),
which occurs 3 times in 3 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:66

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:66 - When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 22:5

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 22:5 - as the high priest and the whole council of elders can bear me witness. From them I received letters to the brothers, and I journeyed toward Damascus to take those also who were there and bring them in bonds to Jerusalem to be punished.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 4:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:14 - Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
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