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πρεσβεία G4242
G4242 is the Greek word πρεσβεία, transliterated presbeía. The King James Version most often renders it ambassage.
What it means
seniority (eldership), i.e. (by implication) an embassy (concretely, ambassadors).
Where it comes from
from G4243 (πρεσβεύω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: ambassage, message.
Verses using πρεσβεία
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 14:32 · KJV
Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
Luke 19:14 · KJV
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4242 mean?
G4242 is the Greek word πρεσβεία (presbeía), meaning seniority (eldership), i.e. (by implication) an embassy (concretely, ambassadors).
How is G4242 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ambassage (1 time), message (1 time).
How many times does G4242 appear in the Bible?
πρεσβεία (presbeía) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4242 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4243 (πρεσβεύω).
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