Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |