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δεσπότης G1203
G1203 is the Greek word δεσπότης, transliterated despótēs. The King James Version most often renders it lord.
What it means
an absolute ruler ("despot").
Where it comes from
perhaps from G1210 (δέω) and (a husband).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Lord, master.
Verses using δεσπότης
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 2:29 · KJV
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
Acts 4:24 · KJV
And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
1 Timothy 6:1 · KJV
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
1 Timothy 6:2 · KJV
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
2 Timothy 2:21 · KJV
If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.
Titus 2:9 · KJV
Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
1 Peter 2:18 · KJV
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
2 Peter 2:1 · KJV
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Jude 1:4 · KJV
For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Revelation 6:10 · KJV
And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
Common questions
What does Strong's G1203 mean?
G1203 is the Greek word δεσπότης (despótēs), meaning an absolute ruler ("despot").
How is G1203 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lord (5 times), masters (4 times), master's use (1 time).
How many times does G1203 appear in the Bible?
δεσπότης (despótēs) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1203 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from G1210 (δέω) and (a husband).
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