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ἡγέομαι G2233
G2233 is the Greek word ἡγέομαι, transliterated hēgéomai. The King James Version most often renders it count.
What it means
to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider.
Where it comes from
middle voice of a (presumed) strengthened form of G71 (ἄγω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 25 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: account, (be) chief, count, esteem, governor, judge, have the rule over, suppose, think.
Verses using ἡγέομαι
All 27 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:6 · KJV
And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
Luke 22:26 · KJV
But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
Acts 7:10 · KJV
And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
Acts 14:12 · KJV
And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
Acts 15:22 · KJV
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
Acts 26:2 · KJV
I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:
2 Corinthians 9:5 · KJV
Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.
Philippians 2:3 · KJV
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Philippians 2:6 · KJV
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Philippians 2:25 · KJV
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
Philippians 3:7 · KJV
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
Philippians 3:8 · KJV
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:13 · KJV
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
2 Thessalonians 3:15 · KJV
Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
1 Timothy 1:12 · KJV
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
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.
Hebrews 10:29 · KJV
Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
Hebrews 11:11 · KJV
Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
Hebrews 11:26 · KJV
Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
Hebrews 13:7 · KJV
Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Hebrews 13:17 · KJV
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Hebrews 13:24 · KJV
Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
James 1:2 · KJV
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
2 Peter 1:13 · KJV
Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;
2 Peter 2:13 · KJV
And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
2 Peter 3:9 · KJV
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:15 · KJV
And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
Common questions
What does Strong's G2233 mean?
G2233 is the Greek word ἡγέομαι (hēgéomai), meaning to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider.
How is G2233 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it count (6 times), chief (3 times), counted (3 times), rule (3 times), governor (2 times), among others.
How many times does G2233 appear in the Bible?
ἡγέομαι (hēgéomai) is tagged in 27 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2233 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice of a (presumed) strengthened form of G71 (ἄγω).
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