Lexicon basilikos: Royal, noble, belonging to a king Original Word: βασιλικός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance king's, nobleman, royal. From basileus; regal (in relation), i.e. (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as land, dress, or a courtier), or (figuratively) preeminent -- king's, nobleman, royal. see GREEK basileus HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 937 basilikós – kingly (royal), befitting a king; kingly dignity, belonging to a king. See 932 (basileus). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom basileus Definition royal NASB Translation king's (1), royal (2), royal official (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 937: βασιλικόςβασιλικός, βασιλικῇ, βασιλικόν, of or belonging to a king, kingly, royal, regal; of a man, the officer or minister of a prince, a courtier: John 4:46, 49 (Polybius 4, 76, 2; Plutarch, Sol. 27; often in Josephus). subject to a king: of a country, Acts 12:20. befitting or worthy of a king, royal: ἐσθής, Acts 12:21. Hence, metaphorically, principal, chief: νόμος, James 2:8 (Plato, Min., p. 317 c. τό ὀρθόν νόμος ἐστι βασιλικός, Xenophon, symp. 1, 8 βασιλικόν κάλλος; 4 Macc. 14:2). STRONGS NT 937a: βασιλίσκος [βασιλίσκος, βασιλισκου, ὁ (diminutive of βασιλεύς), a petty king; a reading noted by WH in their (rejected) margin of John 4:46, 49. (Polybius, others.) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for βασιλικός, related concepts can be found in Hebrew terms associated with royalty or kingship, such as מֶלֶךְ (melek, Strong's Hebrew 4428), meaning "king." This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe kings and their authority, paralleling the royal connotations of βασιλικός in the New Testament. Usage: The term βασιλικός is used in the New Testament to describe something related to a king or royal authority. It can refer to a person of royal status or something that belongs to or is associated with a king. Context: The Greek term βασιλικός appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight its association with royalty or kingly authority. One notable instance is found in the Gospel of John, where it describes a royal official. In John 4:46-54, the βασιλικός is a royal official whose son is ill. This official approaches Jesus in Cana of Galilee, seeking healing for his son. The passage illustrates the faith of the βασιλικός, as he believes Jesus' word that his son will live, even before receiving confirmation of the healing. This account underscores the authority of Jesus and the faith required to trust in His word. Englishman's Concordance John 4:46 Adj-NMSGRK: ἦν τις βασιλικὸς οὗ ὁ NAS: wine. And there was a royal official whose KJV: a certain nobleman, whose INT: there was a certain royal official whose John 4:49 Adj-NMS Acts 12:20 Adj-GFS Acts 12:21 Adj-AFS James 2:8 Adj-AMS Strong's Greek 937 |
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