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ἐπιστάτης G1988

G1988 is the Greek word ἐπιστάτης, transliterated epistátēs. The King James Version most often renders it master.

Word: ἐπιστάτηςTransliteration: epistátēsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

an appointee over, i.e. commander (teacher).

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and a presumed derivative of G2476 (ἵστημι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

master 7×

Strong's own list of renderings: master.

Verses using ἐπιστάτης

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 5:5 · KJV

And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

Luke 8:24 · KJV

And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

Luke 8:45 · KJV

And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

Luke 9:33 · KJV

And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

Luke 9:49 · KJV

And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.

Luke 17:13 · KJV

And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1988 mean?

G1988 is the Greek word ἐπιστάτης (epistátēs), meaning an appointee over, i.e. commander (teacher).

How is G1988 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it master (7 times).

How many times does G1988 appear in the Bible?

ἐπιστάτης (epistátēs) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1988 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and a presumed derivative of G2476 (ἵστημι).

Nearby entries

G1985 · ἐπίσκοπος — a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in…G1986 · ἐπισπάομαι — to draw over, i.e. (with G203 (ἀκροβυστία)…G1987 · ἐπίσταμαι — to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or…G1989 · ἐπιστέλλω — to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive…G1990 · ἐπιστήμων — intelligent G1991 · ἐπιστηρίζω — to support further, i.e. reestablish

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