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The meaning of πρεσβεία

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

Definition

ambassage, message. - seniority (eldership), i.e. (by implication) an embassy (concretely, ambassadors)

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πρεσβεία

Phoneticpres-bi'-ah
Transliterationpresbeía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ambassage, message. - seniority (eldership), i.e. (by implication) an embassy (concretely, ambassadors)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 14:32

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

Word: πρεσβεία (presbeía)
Luke 19:14

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.

Word: πρεσβεία (presbeía)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
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