2941. kubernésis

Lexicon

kubernésis: Administration, Governance, Leadership

Original Word: κυβέρνησις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: kubernésis
Pronunciation: koo-ber'-nay-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (koo-ber'-nay-sis)
Definition: Administration, Governance, Leadership
Meaning: (lit: steering, piloting), governing, government.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

government.

From kubernao (of Latin origin, to steer); pilotage, i.e. (figuratively) directorship (in the church) -- government.

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 Origin
from kubernaó (to steer, guide, govern)
Definition
steering, government, administration
NASB Translation
administrations (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2941: κυβέρνησις

κυβέρνησις, 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).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κυβερνάω (kubernáō), meaning "to steer" or "to govern."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κυβέρνησις, similar concepts of leadership and governance can be found in Hebrew terms such as מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat, Strong's Hebrew 4941) meaning "judgment" or "justice," and נָגִיד (nagid, Strong's Hebrew 5057) meaning "leader" or "ruler." These terms reflect the broader biblical theme of divinely ordained leadership and administration.

Usage: The word κυβέρνησις appears in the New Testament in the context of spiritual gifts, specifically in 1 Corinthians 12:28, where it is translated as "administration" or "governments" in various Bible versions.

Context: • Context in Scripture: In 1 Corinthians 12:28, the Apostle Paul lists various spiritual gifts bestowed upon members of the church for the edification and proper functioning of the body of Christ. Among these gifts, κυβέρνησις is mentioned, highlighting the importance of leadership and organizational skills within the church community. The Berean Standard Bible translates this passage as: "And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues."
• Theological Significance: The gift of κυβέρνησις is crucial for maintaining order and direction within the church. It involves the ability to lead, manage, and make decisions that align with God's will and purpose for the community. This gift ensures that the church operates smoothly and effectively, allowing other spiritual gifts to flourish.
• Historical and Cultural Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the term κυβέρνησις was commonly associated with the role of a helmsman or pilot who steers a ship. This imagery conveys the idea of guiding a community or organization through challenges and ensuring it reaches its intended destination. In the early church, those with the gift of κυβέρνησις were responsible for overseeing various aspects of church life, including financial management, logistical planning, and conflict resolution.
• Practical Application: Individuals with the gift of κυβέρνησις are called to serve the church by providing leadership and direction. They are often involved in planning, organizing, and implementing strategies that support the church's mission. Their role is vital in fostering unity and cooperation among believers, ensuring that the church remains focused on its spiritual goals.

Forms and Transliterations

κυβερνησεις κυβερνήσεις κυβερνήσεσι κυβερνήσεως κυβέρνησιν κυβέρνησις kuberneseis kubernēseis kyberneseis kybernēseis kybernḗseis

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 12:28 N-AFP
GRK: ἰαμάτων ἀντιλήμψεις κυβερνήσεις γένη γλωσσῶν
NAS: helps, administrations, [various] kinds
KJV: helps, governments, diversities
INT: of healing helping administrating various kinds of tongues

Strong's Greek 2941
1 Occurrence

κυβερνήσεις — 1 Occ.