GreekG4243Verb
πρεσβεύω
presbeuō
“be ambassador”
2Occurrences
G4243Strong's #
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Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher)
from the base of G4245 (πρεσβύτερος);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.to be the elder, to take precedence.
2.to be an ambassador (see
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Grammar & Morphology
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
πρεσβεύω appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Corinthians
1
Ephesians
1
Key Passages
2 Corinthians 5:20BSB
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
Ephesians 6:20BSB
for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.
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