δεσπότης (despótēs) — Lord
Greek word study: δεσπότης (despótēs), Strong's G1203. an absolute ruler ("despot")
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an absolute ruler ("despot")
KJV translation words: Lord, master
Strong's G1203 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:29 and last appears in Revelation 6:10.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 10)
- Luke 2:29 — δέσποτα — Lord
- Acts 4:24 — δέσποτα — Sovereign Lord
- 1 Timothy 6:1 — δεσπότας — masters
- 1 Timothy 6:2 — δεσπότας — masters
- 2 Timothy 2:21 — δεσπότῃ — Master
- Titus 2:9 — δεσπόταις — masters
- 1 Peter 2:18 — δεσπόταις — to masters
- 2 Peter 2:1 — δεσπότην — Master
- Jude 1:4 — δεσπότην — master
- Revelation 6:10 — δεσπότης — Lord
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1210 δέω (déō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G3617 οἰκοδεσπότης (oikodespótēs).
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What does despótēs (G1203) mean?
An absolute ruler ("despot").
How is G1203 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1203 as: Lord, master.
How often does δεσπότης (despótēs) appear?
Strong's G1203 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:29 and last appears in Revelation 6:10.
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