◄ 4246. presbutés ►
Lexicon presbutés: Elder, old man Original Word: πρεσβύτης Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: presbutés Pronunciation: pres-boo'-tace Phonetic Spelling: (pres-boo'-tace) Definition: Elder, old man Meaning: an old man, an ambassador. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance aged man, old man. From the same as presbuteros; an old man -- aged (man), old man. see GREEK presbuteros NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as presbuteros Definition an old man NASB Translation aged (1), old man (1), older men (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4246: πρεσβύτης πρεσβύτης, πρεσβύτου, ὁ (πρέσβυς (see πρεσβεύω)), an old man, an aged man: Luke 1:18; Titus 2:2; Philemon 1:9 (here many (cf. R. V. marginal reading) regard the word as a substitute for πρεσβευτής, ambassador; see Lightfoots Commentary at the passage; WH's Appendix, at the passage; and add to the examples of the interchange πρεσβευτεροις in Wood, Discoveries at Ephesus, Appendix, Inscriptions from the Great Theatre, p. 24 (col. 5, 50:72)). (Aeschyl, Euripides, Xenophon, Plato, others; the Sept. for זָקֵן.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root πρέσβυς (presbys), meaning "elder" or "old man." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term πρεσβύτης does not have a direct one-to-one equivalent in Hebrew, but it is conceptually related to terms such as זָקֵן (zaqen, Strong's Hebrew 2205), which means "elder" or "old man." This Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to describe older men who often held positions of authority and respect within the community, similar to the role of πρεσβύτης in the New Testament. Usage: The term πρεσβύτης is used in the New Testament to refer to an older man, often implying respect and wisdom associated with age. It is used in contexts that highlight the characteristics or roles of older men within the community or church. Context: The term πρεσβύτης appears in the New Testament to denote an older man, often carrying connotations of dignity, experience, and authority. In the cultural context of the biblical era, age was associated with wisdom and respect, and older men were often seen as leaders or advisors within the community. In the Berean Standard Bible, πρεσβύτης is used in passages such as Titus 2:2, where Paul instructs Titus on the qualities that older men should exhibit: "Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance." This verse highlights the expected virtues of older men, emphasizing their role as models of Christian character and stability. The concept of πρεσβύτης is also linked to the idea of eldership within the early church, where older men often held positions of leadership and were responsible for guiding and teaching the younger members of the congregation. This reflects the broader biblical theme of honoring and valuing the wisdom that comes with age. The use of πρεσβύτης underscores the importance of intergenerational relationships within the Christian community, where the experience and guidance of older members are seen as vital to the spiritual growth and health of the church. Forms and Transliterations πρεσβευταίς πρεσβύται Πρεσβυτας Πρεσβύτας πρεσβύτην πρεσβυτης πρεσβύτης πρεσβύτου Presbutas presbutes presbutēs Presbytas Presbýtas presbytes presbytēs presbýtes presbýtēs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:18 N-NMS GRK: γάρ εἰμι πρεσβύτης καὶ ἡ NAS: [for certain]? For I am an old man and my wife KJV: I am an old man, and my INT: indeed am an old man and the Titus 2:2 N-AMP GRK: Πρεσβύτας νηφαλίους εἶναι NAS: Older men are to be temperate, KJV: That the aged men be sober, INT: [the] aged [men] sober to be Philemon 1:9 N-NMS GRK: ὡς Παῦλος πρεσβύτης νυνὶ δὲ NAS: as Paul, the aged, and now KJV: as Paul the aged, and now INT: as Paul [the] aged now moreover Strong's Greek 4246 3 Occurrences Πρεσβύτας — 1 Occ. πρεσβύτης — 2 Occ.