The meaning of “ἀρχηγός”
Understanding archēgós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
author, captain, prince. - a chief leader
ἀρχηγός
author, captain, prince. - a chief leader
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 3:15 | “And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.” Word: ἀρχηγός (archēgós) | |
| Acts 5:31 | “Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.” Word: ἀρχηγός (archēgós) | |
| Hebrews 2:10 | “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” Word: ἀρχηγός (archēgós) | |
| Hebrews 12:2 | “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Word: ἀρχηγός (archēgós) |