The meaning of “ἡγεμών”

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

G2232

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἡγεμών

Phonetichayg-em-ohn'

Transliterationhēgemṓn

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

governor, prince, ruler. - a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province

Scripture References

21 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 27:15	“Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.”
Mark 13:9	“But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.”
Luke 21:12	“But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.”
Acts 23:34	“And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia;”
1 Peter 2:14	“Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.”

Total Occurrences

21x

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew10

Mark1

Luke2

Acts7

1 Peter1

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