"a chief, leader, prince, Acts 5:31; a prime author, Acts 3:15; Heb. 2:10; 12:2*"
Definition and meaning
a chief, leader, prince, Acts 5:31; a prime author, Acts 3:15; Heb. 2:10; 12:2*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀρχηγός
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of archegos (G747) across the King James Bible.
And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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Common questions
Strong's G747 (archegos) is a Greek word that means: a chief, leader, prince, Acts 5:31; a prime author, Acts 3:15; Heb. 2:10; 12:2* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word archegos (G747) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G747 is archegos, a Greek word defined as: a chief, leader, prince, Acts 5:31; a prime author, Acts 3:15; Heb. 2:10; 12:2*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
archegos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.