Strong's Lexicon kubernésis: Administration, Governance, Leadership Original Word: κυβέρνησις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κυβερνάω (kubernáo), meaning "to steer" or "to govern." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kubernésis," the concept of leadership and governance can be related to Hebrew terms such as מֶמְשָׁלָה (memshalah, Strong's H4475) meaning "dominion" or "rule," and נָגִיד (nagid, Strong's H5057) meaning "leader" or "ruler." Usage: The term "kubernésis" refers to the act of steering or governing, often used metaphorically to describe leadership or administrative roles within the church. It implies a guiding or directing function, akin to the role of a helmsman steering a ship. In the New Testament, it is associated with spiritual gifts related to leadership and management within the body of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "kubernésis" was closely linked to navigation and the skill of steering a ship. This metaphor was extended to leadership and governance, emphasizing the importance of guidance and direction. In the early Christian church, leadership was crucial for maintaining order, teaching doctrine, and guiding the community in spiritual growth. HELPS Word-studies 2941 kybérnēsis – properly, someone who steers (guides) a ship; (figuratively) the divine calling which empowers someone to lead in affairs relating to the Church. (2941 /kybérnēsis only occurs in 1 Cor 12:28.) 2941 /kybérnēsis ("a helmsman who steers") refers to a pilot (a captain, as in Plato) – a director who guides, administrates, etc. (Abbott-Smith). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kubernaó (to steer, guide, govern) Definition steering, government, administration NASB Translation administrations (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2941: κυβέρνησιςκυβέρνησις, κυβερνήσεως, ἡ (κυβερνάω (Latingubernare, to govern)), a governing, government: 1 Corinthians 12:28 (others would take it tropically here, and render it wise counsels (R. V. marginal reading); so Hesychius: κυβερνήσεις. προνοητικαι ἐπίστημαι καί φρονησεις; cf. Schleusner, Thesaurus in the Sept., under the word, and to the references below add Proverbs 11:14; Job 37:12 Symm.); (Proverbs 1:5; Proverbs 24:6; Pindar, Plato, Plutarch, others). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance government. From kubernao (of Latin origin, to steer); pilotage, i.e. (figuratively) directorship (in the church) -- government. Forms and Transliterations κυβερνησεις κυβερνήσεις κυβερνήσεσι κυβερνήσεως κυβέρνησιν κυβέρνησις kuberneseis kubernēseis kyberneseis kybernēseis kybernḗseisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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