Greek Word Study
The meaning of “στρατηγός”
Understanding stratēgós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
captain, magistrate. - a general, i.e. (by implication or analogy) a (military) governor (prætor), the chief (præfect) o...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
στρατηγός
Phoneticstrat-ay-gos'
Transliterationstratēgós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
captain, magistrate. - a general, i.e. (by implication or analogy) a (military) governor (prætor), the chief (præfect) of the (Levitical) temple-wardens
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
10 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 22:52 | “Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?” Word: στρατηγός (stratēgós) | |
| Acts 16:22 | “And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. ” Word: στρατηγός (stratēgós) |