ἡγέομαι
hēgeomaiVerbG2233
to govern
From: middle voice of a (presumed) strengthened form of G71 (ἄγω);
Short Definition
to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider
Full Lexicon Entry
to guide, go before; (b) to rule, be leader: present ptcp., ἡγούενος, a ruler, leader, (LXX).
2.to suppose, believe, consider, think (Hdt., Soph. of. Lat. duco)
Synonyms
see: δοκέω
LXX Usage: (chiefly Pres. ptcp.) for נָגִיד, רֹאשׁ, שַׂר, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
27 timesAppears 27 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
6
Philippians
5
2 Peter
4
Acts
4
1 Timothy
2
Key Passages
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13
- 2 Peter 2:13
- Acts 15:22
- Hebrews 11:26
- Luke 22:26
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