◄ 4243. presbeuó ►
Strong's Lexicon presbeuó: To be an ambassador, to act as a representative Original Word: πρεσβεύω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: presbeuó Pronunciation: pres-byoo'-o Phonetic Spelling: (pres-byoo'-o) Definition: I am aged, act as an ambassador. Meaning: To act as an ambassador, to be a representative or envoy, often in the context of conveying messages or negotiating on behalf of another. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πρέσβυς (presbus), meaning "elder" or "ambassador." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of an ambassador or envoy is also present in the Hebrew Scriptures, though not directly linked to a single Hebrew word equivalent to πρεσβεύω. However, related Hebrew terms include: • Strong's Hebrew 6735: צִיר (tsir) • meaning "ambassador" or "envoy." • Strong's Hebrew 4397: מַלְאָךְ (malak) • meaning "messenger" or "angel," often used in the context of someone sent with a message or task. These Hebrew terms reflect similar roles of representation and message-bearing, aligning with the New Testament understanding of πρεσβεύω as a divinely appointed ambassador. Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to describe the role of an ambassador or representative, particularly in the context of conveying the message of the Gospel. Context: The Greek term πρεσβεύω (presbeuō) is primarily used in the New Testament to describe the role of an ambassador or representative, particularly in the context of spreading the Christian message. This term is found in passages where the apostles and early Christians are described as ambassadors for Christ, tasked with the mission of reconciling people to God through the message of the Gospel. In 2 Corinthians 5:20, the Apostle Paul writes, "Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God." Here, πρεσβεύω is used to emphasize the responsibility and authority given to believers to represent Christ and His message to the world. Similarly, in Ephesians 6:20, Paul refers to himself as an ambassador in chains, highlighting both the honor and the challenges associated with this role: "For which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should." The concept of being an ambassador for Christ underscores the importance of living a life that reflects the values and teachings of Jesus, as well as the responsibility to communicate the Gospel effectively and faithfully. This role involves both the privilege of representing the divine message and the duty to do so with integrity and courage. HELPS Word-studies 4243 presbeúō (a verb derived from presbys, "an older, venerated person") – properly, to be elderly or mature, "to be the elder, to take precedence and hence act as an ambassador" (A-S). 4243 /presbeúō ("act as an ambassador") means to act as an established statesman (diplomat) – a trusted, respected ambassador who is authorized to speak as God's emissary (represent His kingdom). This term is used in the ancient phrase, "I am on embassy to the Emperor, I am an ambassador" (Souter) – i.e. as someone respected as trustworthy (loyal, knowledgeable), especially in the opinion of those they know (belong to). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as presbuteros Definition to be the elder, to take precedence NASB Translation am an ambassador (1), ambassadors (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4243: πρεσβεύω πρεσβεύω; (πρέσβυς an old man, an elder (Curtius, p. 479; Vanicek, p. 186)); 1. to be older, prior by birth or in age ((Sophocles), Herodotus and following). 2. to be an ambassador, act as an ambassador: 2 Corinthians 5:20; Ephesians 6:20, ((Herodotus 5, 93 at the beginning), Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, and following). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be an ambassador. From the base of presbuteros; to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher) -- be an ambassador. see GREEK presbuteros Forms and Transliterations πρεσβευομεν πρεσβεύομεν πρεσβευω πρεσβεύω presbeuo presbeuō presbeúo presbeúō presbeuomen presbeúomen Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 5:20 V-PIA-1P GRK: Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν ὡς τοῦ NAS: Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, KJV: Now then we are ambassadors for INT: Christ therefore we are ambassadors as it were Ephesians 6:20 V-PIA-1S GRK: ὑπὲρ οὗ πρεσβεύω ἐν ἁλύσει NAS: for which I am an ambassador in chains; KJV: For which I am an ambassador in bonds: INT: for which I am an ambassador in a chain Strong's Greek 4243 2 Occurrences πρεσβεύω — 1 Occ. πρεσβεύομεν — 1 Occ.