πράκτωρ

praktōrNoun (Masculine)G4233

bailiff

From: from a derivative of G4238 (πράσσω);

Short Definition

a practiser, i.e. (specially), an official collector

Full Lexicon Entry

1.(poët.) one who does or accomplishes.
2.In Athens, one who exacts payment, a collector; hence, generally (frequently in π., see Deiss., BS, 154), a court officer
LXX Usage: (נָגַשׁ) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 12:58

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