Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4242

πρεσβεία

presbeia · “delegation

Used 2 times across 1 book

Definition
πρεσβεία, -ας, ἡ
(πρεσβεύω), [in LXX: 2Ma.4:11 * ;]
1. age, seniority.
2. rank, dignity.
3. an embassy; by meton., of the am­bassadors, embassy: Luk.14:32 19:14.†
Where it appears
Luke
2
In the text
Luke 14:32Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.Luke 19:14But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.

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