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The meaning of κυβέρνησις

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

Definition

government. - pilotage, i.e. (figuratively) directorship (in the church)

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κυβέρνησις

Phonetickoo-ber'-nay-sis
Transliterationkybérnēsis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

government. - pilotage, i.e. (figuratively) directorship (in the church)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Corinthians 12:28

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

Word: κυβέρνησις (kybérnēsis)

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