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πρεσβυτέριον G4244
G4244 is the Greek word πρεσβυτέριον, transliterated presbytérion. The King James Version most often renders it elders.
What it means
the order of elders, i.e. (specially), Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian "presbytery".
Where it comes from
neuter of a presumed derivative of G4245 (πρεσβύτερος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (estate of) elder(-s), presbytery.
Verses using πρεσβυτέριον
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 22:66 · KJV
And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,
Acts 22:5 · KJV
As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.
1 Timothy 4:14 · KJV
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4244 mean?
G4244 is the Greek word πρεσβυτέριον (presbytérion), meaning the order of elders, i.e. (specially), Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian "presbytery".
How is G4244 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it elders (1 time), estate of the elders (1 time), presbytery (1 time).
How many times does G4244 appear in the Bible?
πρεσβυτέριον (presbytérion) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4244 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a presumed derivative of G4245 (πρεσβύτερος).
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