The meaning of “ἡγεμών”
Understanding hēgemṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
governor, prince, ruler. - a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province
ἡγεμών
governor, prince, ruler. - a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:15 | “Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.” Word: ἡγεμών (hēgemṓn) | |
| 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.” Word: ἡγεμών (hēgemṓn) | |
| 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.” Word: ἡγεμών (hēgemṓn) | |
| 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;” Word: ἡγεμών (hēgemṓn) | |
| 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.” Word: ἡγεμών (hēgemṓn) |