Strong's Lexicon sumpresbuteros: Fellow elder Original Word: συμπρεσβύτερος Word Origin: From σύν (syn, meaning "with" or "together") and πρεσβύτερος (presbuteros, meaning "elder" or "older man") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sumpresbuteros," the concept of elders is present in the Old Testament, often translated from the Hebrew word זָקֵן (zaqen), which also means "elder" or "old man" (Strong's Hebrew 2205). Usage: The term "sumpresbuteros" is used to denote a fellow elder or someone who shares the role and responsibilities of an elder within the Christian community. It emphasizes the collegial and shared nature of leadership among the elders in the early church. Cultural and Historical Background: In the early Christian church, elders were appointed to oversee and shepherd the local congregations. The role of an elder was one of spiritual leadership, guidance, and teaching. The use of "sumpresbuteros" highlights the communal aspect of this leadership, where elders worked together in mutual respect and cooperation. This reflects the early church's emphasis on shared leadership and accountability among those who were entrusted with guiding the believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and presbuteros Definition a fellow elder NASB Translation fellow elder (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4850: συμπρεσβύτεροςσυμπρεσβύτερος (T WH συνπρεσβυτερος (cf. σύν, II. at the end)), συμπρεσβυτερου, ὁ, a fellow-elder, Vulg.consenior (see πρεσβύτερος, 2 b.): 1 Peter 5:1. (Ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fellow elder. From sun and presbuteros; a co-presbyter -- presbyter, also an elder. see GREEK presbuteros see GREEK sun Forms and Transliterations συμπρεσβύτερος συμπροπέμπων συμπροπέμψαι συμπροσέσται συμπροσπλακήσεται σύμπτωμα συμπτώματος συμπτωμάτων συνπρεσβυτερος συνπρεσβύτερος sumpresbuteros sympresbyteros sympresbýterosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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