"a companion, associate, fellow-comrade, friend, Mt. 20:13; 22:12; 26:50*"
Definition and meaning
a companion, associate, fellow-comrade, friend, Mt. 20:13; 22:12; 26:50*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἑταῖρος
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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 hetairos (G2083) across the King James Bible.
But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?
And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
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Common questions
Strong's G2083 (hetairos) is a Greek word that means: a companion, associate, fellow-comrade, friend, Mt. 20:13; 22:12; 26:50* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word hetairos (G2083) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2083 is hetairos, a Greek word defined as: a companion, associate, fellow-comrade, friend, Mt. 20:13; 22:12; 26:50*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
hetairos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.