Strong's Lexicon presbuterion: Council of elders, eldership Original Word: πρεσβυτέριον Word Origin: Derived from πρεσβύτερος (presbuteros), meaning "elder." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of elders is זָקֵן (zaqen), which also means "elder" or "old man." Usage: The term "presbuterion" refers to a group or council of elders, often within a religious or communal context. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the assembly of elders in the Jewish Sanhedrin or the leadership body within the early Christian church. The word emphasizes the role of elders as leaders and decision-makers within the community. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, the Sanhedrin was the supreme council and tribunal during the time of Jesus and the early church, composed of elders, scribes, and priests. The concept of eldership was also significant in early Christianity, where elders were appointed to oversee and shepherd the local congregations. This structure was rooted in Jewish customs and adapted to the needs of the growing Christian communities. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4244 presbytérion – properly, a council (group) of elders; a team of elder-overseers serving a local church who lead (feed, shepherd) the people of the Lord (cf. 1 Tim 4:14). 1 Tim 4:14: “Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery” (NASU) (4244 /presbytérion). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom presbuteros Definition a body of elders NASB Translation council of the elders (1), council of elders (1), presbytery (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4244: πρεσβυτέριονπρεσβυτέριον, πρεσβυτερίου, τό (πρεσβύτερος, which see), body of elders, presbytery, senate, council: of the Jewish elders (see συνέδριον, 2), Luke 22:66; Acts 22:5; (cf. Daniel, Theod. at the beginning); of the elders of any body (church) of Christians, 1 Timothy 4:14 (ecclesiastical writings (cf. references under the word πρεσβύτερος, 2 b.)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance presbytery, body of eldersNeuter of a presumed derivative of presbuteros; the order of elders, i.e. (specially), Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian "presbytery" -- (estate of) elder(-s), presbytery. see GREEK presbuteros Forms and Transliterations πρεσβείς πρέσβεις πρέσβυς πρεσβυτεριον πρεσβυτέριον πρεσβυτεριου πρεσβυτερίου presbuterion presbuteriou presbyterion presbytérion presbyteriou presbyteríouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 22:66 N-NNSGRK: συνήχθη τὸ πρεσβυτέριον τοῦ λαοῦ NAS: it was day, the Council of elders of the people KJV: day, the elders of the people INT: were gathered together the elderhood of the people Acts 22:5 N-NNS 1 Timothy 4:14 N-GNS Strong's Greek 4244 |
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