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γερουσία G1087
G1087 is the Greek word γερουσία, transliterated gerousía. The King James Version most often renders it senate.
What it means
the eldership, i.e. (collectively) the Jewish Sanhedrin.
Where it comes from
from G1088 (γέρων).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: senate.
Verses using γερουσία
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 5:21 · KJV
And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1087 mean?
G1087 is the Greek word γερουσία (gerousía), meaning the eldership, i.e. (collectively) the Jewish Sanhedrin.
How is G1087 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it senate (1 time).
How many times does G1087 appear in the Bible?
γερουσία (gerousía) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1087 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1088 (γέρων).
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