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πρεσβεύω G4243
G4243 is the Greek word πρεσβεύω, transliterated presbeúō. The King James Version most often renders it ambassadors.
What it means
to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher).
Where it comes from
from the base of G4245 (πρεσβύτερος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be an ambassador.
Verses using πρεσβεύω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 5:20 · KJV
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
Ephesians 6:20 · KJV
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4243 mean?
G4243 is the Greek word πρεσβεύω (presbeúō), meaning to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher).
How is G4243 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ambassadors (1 time), ambassador (1 time).
How many times does G4243 appear in the Bible?
πρεσβεύω (presbeúō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4243 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G4245 (πρεσβύτερος).
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