Lexicon presbeia: Embassy, Ambassadorship, Message, Entreaty Original Word: πρεσβεία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance an ambassadorFrom presbeuo; seniority (eldership), i.e. (by implication) an embassy (concretely, ambassadors) -- ambassage, message. see GREEK presbeuo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom presbeuó Definition age, seniority NASB Translation delegation (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4242: πρεσβείαπρεσβεία, πρεσβειας, ἡ (πρεσβεύω); 1. age, dignity, right of the first born: Aeschylus Pers. 4; Plato, de rep. 6, p. 509 b.; Pausanias, 3, 1, 4; 3, 3, 8. 2. the business usually to be entrusted to elders, specifically, the office of an ambassador, an embassy (Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato); abstract for the concrete, an ambassage, i. e. ambassadors, Luke 14:32; Luke 19:14. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "πρεσβεία" can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas of representation and mediation, such as: Usage: The word "πρεσβεία" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of intercession or representation, often in a diplomatic or mediatory context. Context: The Greek term "πρεσβεία" appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the role of mediation and representation. In Luke 14:32, it is used in a parable where a king sends a delegation to negotiate terms of peace, illustrating the importance of wise and timely intercession. The concept of "πρεσβεία" underscores the responsibility and authority vested in those who act as intermediaries, whether in earthly or spiritual matters. Englishman's Concordance Luke 14:32 N-AFSGRK: πόρρω ὄντος πρεσβείαν ἀποστείλας ἐρωτᾷ NAS: he sends a delegation and asks KJV: he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth INT: far off being an embassy having sent he asks Luke 19:14 N-AFS |