The meaning of “ἄρχων”
Understanding árchōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
present participle of ἄρχω chief (ruler), magistrate, prince, ruler. - a first (in rank or power)
ἄρχων
present participle of ἄρχω chief (ruler), magistrate, prince, ruler. - a first (in rank or power)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 9:34 | “But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.” Word: ἄρχων (árchōn) | |
| Mark 3:22 | “And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.” Word: ἄρχων (árchōn) | |
| Luke 18:18 | “And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Word: ἄρχων (árchōn) | |
| John 12:31 | “Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.” Word: ἄρχων (árchōn) | |
| Acts 7:35 | “This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush.” Word: ἄρχων (árchōn) |