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ἀρχισυνάγωγος G752

G752 is the Greek word ἀρχισυνάγωγος, transliterated archisynágōgos. The King James Version most often renders it ruler of the synagogue.

Word: ἀρχισυνάγωγοςTransliteration: archisynágōgosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 9 verses

What it means

director of the synagogue services.

Where it comes from

from G746 (ἀρχή) and G4864 (συναγωγή).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

ruler of the synagogue 3×rulers of the synagogue 2×ruler of the synagogue's 2×chief ruler of the synagogue 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: (chief) ruler of the synagogue.

Verses using ἀρχισυνάγωγος

All 9 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 5:22 · KJV

And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

Mark 5:35 · KJV

While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

Mark 5:36 · KJV

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

Mark 5:38 · KJV

And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

Luke 8:49 · KJV

While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

Luke 13:14 · KJV

And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

Acts 13:15 · KJV

And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

Acts 18:8 · KJV

And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

Acts 18:17 · KJV

Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.

Common questions

What does Strong's G752 mean?

G752 is the Greek word ἀρχισυνάγωγος (archisynágōgos), meaning director of the synagogue services.

How is G752 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it ruler of the synagogue (3 times), rulers of the synagogue (2 times), ruler of the synagogue's (2 times), chief ruler of the synagogue (2 times).

How many times does G752 appear in the Bible?

ἀρχισυνάγωγος (archisynágōgos) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G752 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G746 (ἀρχή) and G4864 (συναγωγή).

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