Strong's G4242 · Greek
πρεσβεία
presbeía
Number
G4242
Language
Greek
Original word
πρεσβεία
Transliteration
presbeía
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
seniority (eldership), i.e. (by implication) an embassy (concretely, ambassadors)
KJV: ambassage, message
Root / derivation: from G4243 (πρεσβεύω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πρεσβεία across 2 verses.
ambassage1×
message1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4242 (presbeía) mean?
seniority (eldership), i.e. (by implication) an embassy (concretely, ambassadors)
How many times does G4242 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4242 (πρεσβεία) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ambassage.”
How is presbeía translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4242 is rendered as “ambassage” (1×), “message” (1×).
Where does the Greek word πρεσβεία come from?
from G4243 (πρεσβεύω);