Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πρεσβύτης”
Understanding presbýtēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
aged (man), old man. - an old man
G4246
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πρεσβύτης
Phoneticpres-boo'-tace
Transliterationpresbýtēs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
aged (man), old man. - an old man
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:18 | “And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.” Word: πρεσβύτης (presbýtēs) | |
| Titus 2:2 | “That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.” Word: πρεσβύτης (presbýtēs) | |
| Philemon 1:9 | “Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.” Word: πρεσβύτης (presbýtēs) |