ἐπιστάτης

epistatēsNoun (Masculine)G1988

master

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and a presumed derivative of G2476 (ἵστημι);

Short Definition

an appointee over, i.e. commander (teacher)

Full Lexicon Entry

a chief, commander, master.
LXX Usage: 4 (פָּקִיד), (נָגִיד), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
6

Key Passages

  • Luke 17:13
  • Luke 5:5
  • Luke 8:24
  • Luke 8:45
  • Luke 9:33

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