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ἀρχηγός G747
G747 is the Greek word ἀρχηγός, transliterated archēgós. The King James Version most often renders it prince.
What it means
a chief leader.
Where it comes from
from G746 (ἀρχή) and G71 (ἄγω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: author, captain, prince.
Verses using ἀρχηγός
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 3:15 · KJV
And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
Acts 5:31 · KJV
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Hebrews 2:10 · KJV
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Hebrews 12:2 · KJV
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G747 mean?
G747 is the Greek word ἀρχηγός (archēgós), meaning a chief leader.
How is G747 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it prince (2 times), captain (1 time), author (1 time).
How many times does G747 appear in the Bible?
ἀρχηγός (archēgós) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G747 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G746 (ἀρχή) and G71 (ἄγω).
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