Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
governor
Usage: ἐθνάρχης, -ου, ὁ (ἔθνος, ἄρχω), [in LXX: 1Ma.14:47 15:1, 2 * ;] an ethnarch, a provincial governor (cf. I Mac, ll. with; FlJ, Ant., xiii, 6, 6; Dalman, 332): 2Co.11:32.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1481
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's G1481 Quick Answer
Strong's G1481 ἐθνάρχης (ethnarches) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ethnarches (eth-nar'-khace) n. 1. the governor (not king) of a district [from G1484 and G746] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include governor. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- ethnarches (eth-nar'-khace) n. 1. the governor (not king) of a district [from G1484 and G746]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- governor
Meaning and Definition
ethnarches (eth-nar'-khace) n. 1. the governor (not king) of a district [from G1484 and G746] KJV: ethnarch Root(s): G1484, G746
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1481. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1481 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ethnarches, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
governor
2 Corinthians 11:32
How Strong's G1481 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 3 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1481 (ἐθνάρχης) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Maccabees 14:47 — ἐθνάρχης
- 1 Maccabees 15:1 — ἐθνάρχῃ
- 1 Maccabees 15:2 — ἐθνάρχῃ
Strong's G1481 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1481 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
Strong's G1481 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Then Simon accepted hereof, and was well pleased to be high priest, and captain and governor of the Jews and priests, and to defend them all.
Moreover Antiochus son of Demetrius the king sent letters from the isles of the sea unto Simon the priest and prince of the Jews, and to all the people;
the contents whereof were these: King Antiochus to Simon the high priest and prince of his nation, and to the people of the Jews, greeting:
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1481.
In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
Then Simon accepted hereof, and was well pleased to be high priest, and captain and governor of the Jews and priests, and to defend them all.
Moreover Antiochus son of Demetrius the king sent letters from the isles of the sea unto Simon the priest and prince of the Jews, and to all the people;
the contents whereof were these: King Antiochus to Simon the high priest and prince of his nation, and to the people of the Jews, greeting:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1481, grouped by book.
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1481 FAQ
What does ethnarches (ἐθνάρχης) mean?
Ethnarches (Strong's G1481) is a Greek word most simply glossed "ethnarch". ethnarches (eth-nar'-khace) n. 1. the governor (not king) of a district [from G1484 and G746]
How many times is ethnarches (ἐθνάρχης) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1481 across 2 books.
Where can I study ethnarches (ἐθνάρχης) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1481 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate ethnarches (ἐθνάρχης)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as governor. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1481 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1481, with linked reader references where each row is available.