The meaning of “βασιλεύς”

Understanding basileús reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G935

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

βασιλεύς

Phoneticbas-il-yooce'

Transliterationbasileús

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from βάσις (through the notion of a foundation of power) king. - a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)

Scripture References

107 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 21:5	“Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.”
Luke 22:25	“And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.”
Acts 25:14	“And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:”
1 Timothy 2:2	“For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
1 Peter 2:17	“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”

Total Occurrences

107x

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew22

Mark12

Luke10

John13

Acts20

2 Corinthians1

1 Timothy3

Hebrews4

1 Peter2

Revelation20

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