Strong's G2230 · Greek
ἡγεμονεύω
hēgemoneúō
Definition
to act as ruler
KJV: be governor
Root / derivation: from G2232 (ἡγεμών);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἡγεμονεύω across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
Luke 3:1Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2230 (hēgemoneúō) mean?
to act as ruler
How many times does G2230 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2230 (ἡγεμονεύω) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “governor.”
How is hēgemoneúō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2230 is rendered as “governor” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ἡγεμονεύω come from?
from G2232 (ἡγεμών);