Strong's Lexicon archégos: Leader, Author, Pioneer, Prince Original Word: ἀρχηγός Word Origin: From the Greek words ἀρχή (archē, meaning "beginning" or "chief") and ἄγω (agō, meaning "to lead" or "to bring"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "archégos," the concept of a leader or prince can be related to Hebrew terms such as נָגִיד (nagid, Strong's 5057) meaning "leader" or "prince," and רֹאשׁ (rosh, Strong's 7218) meaning "head" or "chief." Usage: The term "archégos" is used in the New Testament to denote someone who is a leader, originator, or pioneer. It conveys the idea of one who initiates or leads the way, often with a sense of authority and preeminence. In a biblical context, it is frequently used to describe Jesus Christ as the originator and leader of faith and salvation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the term "archégos" was often used to describe a founder or leader of a city or movement. It carried connotations of authority and pioneering leadership. In the context of the New Testament, this term is applied to Jesus Christ, emphasizing His role as the initiator of salvation and the leader of the faith community. This reflects the early Christian understanding of Jesus as the divine leader who brings believers into a new covenant relationship with God. HELPS Word-studies 747 arxēgós(from 746 /arxḗ, "the first" and 71 /ágō, "to lead") – properly, the first in a long procession; a file-leader who pioneers the way for many others to follow. 747 (arxēgós) does not strictly mean "author," but rather "a person who is originator or founder of a movement and continues as the leader – i.e. 'pioneer leader, founding leader' " (L & N, 1, 36.6). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom archó and hégeomai Definition founder, leader NASB Translation author (2), Prince (1), prince (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 747: ἀρχηγόςἀρχηγός, ἀρχηγόν, adjective, leading, furnishing the first cause or occasion: Euripides, Hipp. 881; Plato, Crat., p. 401 d.; chiefly used as a substantive, ὁ, ἡ, ἀρχηγός (ἀρχή and ἄγω); 1. the chief leader, prince: of Christ, Acts 5:31; (Aeschylus Ag. 259; Thucydides 1, 132;. The Sept. Isaiah 3:5; 2 Chronicles 23:14, and often). 2. "one that takes the lead in anything (1 Macc. 10:47, ἀρχηγός λόγων εἰρηνικῶν) and thus affords an example, a predecessor in a matter": τῆς πίστεως, of Christ, Hebrews 12:2 (who in the prominence of his faith far surpassed the examples of faith commemorated in Hebrews 11) (others bring this under the next head; yet cf. Kurtz at the passage). So ἀρχηγός ἁμαρτίας, Micah 1:13; ζήλους, Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 14, 1 [ET]; τῆς στάσεως καί διχοστασίας, ibid. 51, 1; τῆς ἀποστασιας, of the devil, Irenaeus 4, 40, 1; τοιαυτης φιλοσοφίας, of Thales, Aristotle, met. 1, 3, 7 (p. 983{b} 20). Hence, 3. the author: τῆς ζωῆς, Acts 3:15; τῆς σωτηρίας, Hebrews 2:10. (Often so in secular authors: τῶν πάντων, of God (Plato) Tim. Locr., p. 96 c.; τοῦ γένους τῶν ἀνθρώπων, of God, Diodorus 5, 72; ἀρχηγός καί αἴτιος, leader and author, are often joined, as Polybius 1, 66, 10; Herodian, 2, 6, 22 (14, Bekker edition)). Cf. Bleek on Heb. vol. ii. 1, p. 301f. From arche and ago; a chief leader -- author, captain, prince. see GREEK arche see GREEK ago Englishman's Concordance Acts 3:15 N-AMSGRK: τὸν δὲ ἀρχηγὸν τῆς ζωῆς NAS: but put to death the Prince of life, KJV: And killed the Prince of life, whom INT: moreover [the] Author of life Acts 5:31 N-AMS Hebrews 2:10 N-AMS Hebrews 12:2 N-AMS |
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