G4243: πρεσβεύω
presbeúō · “be ambassador”
Definition
to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher)
KJV translates it as: be an ambassador
Word origin: from the base of G4245 (πρεσβύτερος);
Extended definition
πρεσβεύω
(πρέσβυς),
1. to be the elder, to take precedence.
2. to be an ambassador (see: πρεσβύτης): 2Co.5:20, Eph.6:20.†
(AS)
(πρέσβυς),
1. to be the elder, to take precedence.
2. to be an ambassador (see: πρεσβύτης): 2Co.5:20, Eph.6:20.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4243 is translated
- we are ambassadors, ×1
- i am an ambassador ×1
Bible verses with G4243 (presbeúō)
Presbeúō appears in 2 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 5:20
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
- Ephesians 6:20
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.