Strong's G4755 · Greek
στρατηγός
strategos · /strat-ay-gos'/
Definition
from the base of 4756 and 71 or 2233; a general, i.e. (by implication or analogy) a (military) governor (praetor), the chief (praefect) of the (Levitical) temple-wardens:--captain, magistrate.
KJV: captain, magistrate
Root / derivation: from the base of 4756 and 71 or 2233
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered στρατηγός across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
Acts8 verses
And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, captain: or, ruler
Acts 5:24Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.
Acts 5:26Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.
Acts 16:20And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,
Acts 16:22And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.
Acts 16:35And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go.
Acts 16:36And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.
Acts 16:38And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4755 (strategos) mean?
from the base of 4756 and 71 or 2233; a general, i.e. (by implication or analogy) a (military) governor (praetor), the chief (praefect) of the (Levitical) temple-wardens:--captain, magistrate.
How many times does G4755 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4755 (στρατηγός) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “magistrates.”
How is strategos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4755 is rendered as “magistrates” (5×), “captain” (3×), “captains” (2×).
Where does the Greek word στρατηγός come from?
from the base of 4756 and 71 or 2233