Refiner Word Study presbeuo (G4243)
G4243  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
πρεσβεύω
presbeuo
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to be elder; to be an ambassador, perform the duties of an ambassador, 2 Cor. 5:20; Eph. 6:20*"

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Definition and meaning

What does presbeuo mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G4243
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to be elder; to be an ambassador, perform the duties of an ambassador, 2 Cor. 5:20; Eph. 6:20*

In the original Greek the word is written: πρεσβεύω

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with presbeuo

These are the most notable occurrences of presbeuo (G4243) across the King James Bible.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about presbeuo

What does presbeuo mean in Greek?

Strong's G4243 (presbeuo) is a Greek word that means: to be elder; to be an ambassador, perform the duties of an ambassador, 2 Cor. 5:20; Eph. 6:20* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does presbeuo appear in the Bible?

The word presbeuo (G4243) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4243?

Strong's G4243 is presbeuo, a Greek word defined as: to be elder; to be an ambassador, perform the duties of an ambassador, 2 Cor. 5:20; Eph. 6:20*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is presbeuo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

presbeuo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.