The meaning of “πρεσβύτερος”
Understanding presbýteros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
comparative of (elderly) elder(-est), old. - older - as noun, a senior - specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figura...
πρεσβύτερος
comparative of (elderly) elder(-est), old. - older - as noun, a senior - specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:59 | “Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;” Word: πρεσβύτερος (presbýteros) | |
| Luke 15:25 | “Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.” Word: πρεσβύτερος (presbýteros) | |
| Acts 15:6 | “And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.” Word: πρεσβύτερος (presbýteros) | |
| Titus 1:5 | “For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:” Word: πρεσβύτερος (presbýteros) | |
| James 5:14 | “Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:” Word: πρεσβύτερος (presbýteros) |