The meaning of “βασιλικός”
Understanding basilikós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
king's, nobleman, royal. - regal (in relation), i.e. (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as land, dre...
βασιλικός
king's, nobleman, royal. - regal (in relation), i.e. (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as land, dress, or a courtier), or (figuratively) preeminent
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 4:46 | “So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.” Word: βασιλικός (basilikós) | |
| John 4:49 | “The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.” Word: βασιλικός (basilikós) | |
| Acts 12:20 | “And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.” Word: βασιλικός (basilikós) | |
| Acts 12:21 | “And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.” Word: βασιλικός (basilikós) | |
| James 2:8 | “If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:” Word: βασιλικός (basilikós) |