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ἐθνάρχης G1481
G1481 is the Greek word ἐθνάρχης, transliterated ethnárchēs. The King James Version most often renders it governor.
What it means
the governor (not king) of a district.
Where it comes from
from G1484 (ἔθνος) and G746 (ἀρχή).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: ethnarch.
Verses using ἐθνάρχης
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 11:32 · KJV
In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
Common questions
What does Strong's G1481 mean?
G1481 is the Greek word ἐθνάρχης (ethnárchēs), meaning the governor (not king) of a district.
How is G1481 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it governor (1 time).
How many times does G1481 appear in the Bible?
ἐθνάρχης (ethnárchēs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1481 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1484 (ἔθνος) and G746 (ἀρχή).
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