Greek Word Study
The meaning of “γερουσία”
Understanding gerousía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
senate. - the eldership, i.e. (collectively) the Jewish Sanhedrin
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
γερουσία
Phoneticgher-oo-see'-ah
Transliterationgerousía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
senate. - the eldership, i.e. (collectively) the Jewish Sanhedrin
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 5:21 | “And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.” Word: γερουσία (gerousía) |