Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
be ambassador
Usage: πρεσβεύω (πρέσβυς), __1. to be the elder, to take precedence. __2. to be an ambassador (see: πρεσβύτης): 2Co.5:20, Eph.6:20.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4243
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G4243 Quick Answer
Strong's G4243 πρεσβεύω (presbeuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. presbeuo (pres-byoo'-o) v. 1. to be a senior 2. (by implication) act as a representative It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include ambassadors and ambassador. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- presbeuo (pres-byoo'-o) v. 1. to be a senior 2. (by implication) act as a representative
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- ambassadors and ambassador
Meaning and Definition
presbeuo (pres-byoo'-o) v. 1. to be a senior 2. (by implication) act as a representative 3. (figuratively) preacher [from the base of G4245] KJV: be an ambassador Root(s): G4245
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4243. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4243 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render presbeuo, 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.
ambassador
Ephesians 6:20
ambassadors
2 Corinthians 5:20
How Strong's G4243 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 2 linked usages.
Strong's G4243 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 G4243 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4243.
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4243, grouped by book.
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G4243 FAQ
What does presbeuo (πρεσβεύω) mean?
Presbeuo (Strong's G4243) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be an ambassador". presbeuo (pres-byoo'-o) v. 1. to be a senior 2. (by implication) act as a representative
How many times is presbeuo (πρεσβεύω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G4243 across 2 books.
Where can I study presbeuo (πρεσβεύω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4243 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate presbeuo (πρεσβεύω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as ambassadors and ambassador. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.