πρεσβυτέριον

presbuterionNoun (Neuter)G4244

council of elders

From: neuter of a presumed derivative of G4245 (πρεσβύτερος);

Short Definition

the order of elders, i.e. (specially), Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian "presbytery"

Full Lexicon Entry

a body of elders, presbytery: of the Sanhedrin,; of Christian presbyters.
LXX Usage: Da TH A *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
1
Acts
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 4:14
  • Acts 22:5
  • Luke 22:66

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