4489. rhétór
Strong's Lexicon
rhétór: Orator, Speaker

Original Word: ῥήτωρ
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: rhétór
Pronunciation: hray'-tohr
Phonetic Spelling: (hray'-tore)
Definition: Orator, Speaker
Meaning: an orator, public speaker, advocate.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ῥέω (rheo), meaning "to speak" or "to flow."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ῥήτωρ," the concept of a skilled speaker can be related to Hebrew terms like "נָבִיא" (navi, prophet) or "חָכָם" (chakam, wise man), who were often called upon to speak with authority and wisdom.

Usage: The term "ῥήτωρ" refers to an orator or a skilled public speaker. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe someone who is adept at speaking, often in a formal or public setting. The emphasis is on the ability to articulate thoughts clearly and persuasively.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman societies, orators held significant influence. They were often involved in politics, law, and public discourse. The art of rhetoric was highly valued, and skilled orators could sway public opinion and influence decisions. This cultural backdrop highlights the importance of effective communication in leadership and governance during biblical times.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from a modified form of ereó
Definition
a public speaker
NASB Translation
attorney (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4489: ῤήτωρ

ῤήτωρ, ῤήτορος, , ( Ρ᾽ΑΩ), a speaker, an orator (Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, others): of a forensic orator or advocate, Acts 24:1. (Cf. Thomas Magister, under the word (p. 324, 15 edition Ritschl); B. D., under the word , 2.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
attorney, advocate

From rheo; a speaker, i.e. (by implication) a forensic advocate -- orator.

see GREEK rheo

Forms and Transliterations
ρητορος ρήτορος ῥήτορος retoros rētoros rhetoros rhētoros rhḗtoros
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 24:1 N-GMS
GRK: τινῶν καὶ ῥήτορος Τερτύλλου τινός
NAS: elders, with an attorney [named] Tertullus,
KJV: [with] a certain orator [named] Tertullus,
INT: some and an orator Tertullus a certain

Strong's Greek 4489
1 Occurrence


ῥήτορος — 1 Occ.

















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