"an orator, advocate, Acts 24:1*"
Definition and meaning
an orator, advocate, Acts 24:1*
In the original Greek the word is written: ῥήτωρ
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 rhetor (G4489) across the King James Bible.
And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.
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Common questions
Strong's G4489 (rhetor) is a Greek word that means: an orator, advocate, Acts 24:1* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word rhetor (G4489) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4489 is rhetor, a Greek word defined as: an orator, advocate, Acts 24:1*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
rhetor is a Greek word found in the New Testament.