πρεσβεύω (presbeúō) — Be an Ambassador

Greek word study: πρεσβεύω (presbeúō), Strong's G4243. to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher)

GreekStrong's G4243
Quick definition
Greek word
πρεσβεύω (presbeúō)

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to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher)

Word study
Derivation: from the base of G4245 (πρεσβύτερος);

KJV translation words: be an ambassador

Where this word appears

Strong's G4243 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 5:20 and last appears in Ephesians 6:20.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

I am an ambassador ×1we are ambassadors ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

πρεσβεύομεν ×1πρεσβεύω ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Corinthians ×1Ephesians ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4245 πρεσβύτερος (presbýteros).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4242 πρεσβεία (presbeía).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does presbeúō (G4243) mean?

To be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher).

How is G4243 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4243 as: be an ambassador.

How often does πρεσβεύω (presbeúō) appear?

Strong's G4243 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 5:20 and last appears in Ephesians 6:20.