The meaning of “δεσπότης”

Understanding despótēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1203

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

δεσπότης

Phoneticdes-pot'-ace

Transliterationdespótēs

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Lord, master. - an absolute ruler ("despot")

Scripture References

10 total references

Reference	Text
Luke 2:29	“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:”
Acts 4:24	“And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:”
1 Timothy 6:2	“And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.”
2 Timothy 2:21	“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.”
Titus 2:9	“Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;”

Total Occurrences

10x

Most Frequent Book

1 Timothy

Book Distribution

Luke1

Acts1

1 Timothy2

2 Timothy1

Titus1

1 Peter1

2 Peter1

Jude1

Revelation1

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