Strong's Lexicon archón: Ruler, leader, prince, magistrate Original Word: ἄρχων Word Origin: Derived from the verb ἄρχω (archō), meaning "to rule" or "to begin." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8269 (שַׂר, sar): Often translated as "prince" or "chief," used to describe leaders or officials. - H5057 (נָגִיד, nagid): Meaning "leader" or "ruler," used for those in positions of authority. Usage: The term "archón" is used in the New Testament to denote a person who holds a position of authority or governance. It can refer to secular rulers, such as kings or governors, as well as religious leaders. The word emphasizes the role of leadership and governance, often implying a level of power and responsibility. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, an "archón" was a title given to various officials who held authority in civic, military, or religious contexts. The term was commonly used in Greek city-states to refer to chief magistrates or leaders. In the Jewish context, it could refer to members of the Sanhedrin or synagogue leaders. Understanding the role of an "archón" provides insight into the social and political structures of the time, highlighting the influence and responsibilities of those in leadership positions. HELPS Word-studies 758 árxōn (from 757 /árxō, "rule, take precedence") – properly, a preeminent ruler (chief); a commander with authority (influence) over people in a particular jurisdiction. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originpres. part. of archó Definition ruler, chief NASB Translation authorities (1), leaders (1), magistrate (1), official (2), official's (1), prince (1), ruler (1), ruler (13), rulers (16). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 758: ἄρχωνἄρχων, ἄρχοντος, ὁ (present participle of the verb ἄρχω) (from Aeschylus down), a ruler, commander, chief, leader: used of Jesus, ἄρχων τῶν βασιλέων τῆς γῆς, Revelation 1:5; of the rulers of nations, Matthew 20:25; Acts 4:26; Acts 7:35; universally, of magistrates, Romans 13:3; Acts 23:5; especially judges, Luke 12:58; Acts 7:27, 35 (where note the antithesis: whom they refused as ἄρχοντα καί δικαστήν, him God sent as ἄρχοντα — leader, ruler — καί λύτρῳ — τήν); Acts 16:19. οἱ ἄρχοντες τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου those who in the present age (see αἰών, 3) by nobility of birth, learning and wisdom, power and authority, wield the greatest influence, whether among Jews or Gentles, 1 Corinthians 2:6, 8; cf. Neander at the passage, p. 62ff Of the members of the Jewish Sanhedrin: Luke 23:13, 35; Luke 24:20; John 3:1; John 7:26, 48; John 12:42; Acts 3:17; Acts 4:5, 8; Acts 13:27; Acts 14:5. of the officers presiding over synagogues: Matthew 9:18, 23; Luke 8:41 (ἄρχων τῆς συναγωγῆς, cf. Mark 5:22 ἀρχισυνάγωγος), and perhaps also Luke 18:18; ἄρχων τῶν Φαρισαίων, one who has great influence among the Pharisees, Luke 14:1. of the devil, the prince of evil spirits: (ὁ) ἄρχων τῶν δαιμονίων, Matthew 9:34; Matthew 12:24; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15; ὁ ἄρχων τοῦ κόσμου, the ruler of the irreligious mass of mankind, John 12:31; John 14:30; John 16:11 (in rabbinical writings הָעולָה שַׂר; ἄρχων τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου, Ignatius, ad Eph. 19, 1 [ET] (ad Magn. 1, 3 [ET]); ἄρχων τοῦ καιροῦ τῆς ἀνομίας, the Epistle of Barnabas 18, 2 [ET]); τῆς ἐξουσίας τοῦ ἀέρος, Ephesians 2:2 (see ἀήρ). (See Hort in Dict. of Chris. Biog., under the word Archon.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chief ruler, magistrate, prince Present participle of archo; a first (in rank or power) -- chief (ruler), magistrate, prince, ruler. see GREEK archo Forms and Transliterations αρχοντα άρχοντα ἄρχοντα αρχοντας αρχοντάς άρχοντας ἄρχοντας αρχοντες άρχοντες άρχοντές ἄρχοντες αρχοντι άρχοντι ἄρχοντι αρχοντος άρχοντος άρχοντός ἄρχοντος αρχοντων αρχόντων ἀρχόντων άρχουσι αρχουσιν άρχουσιν ἄρχουσιν αρχων άρχων ἄρχων archon archōn árchon árchōn archonta árchonta archontas árchontas archontes árchontes archonti árchonti archonton archontōn archónton archóntōn archontos árchontos archousin árchousinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 9:18 N-NMSGRK: αὐτοῖς ἰδοὺ ἄρχων εἷς ἐλθὼν NAS: these things to them, a [synagogue] official came KJV: a certain ruler, and worshipped INT: to them behold a ruler certain having come Matthew 9:23 N-GMS Matthew 9:34 N-DMS Matthew 12:24 N-DMS Matthew 20:25 N-NMP Mark 3:22 N-DMS Luke 8:41 N-NMS Luke 11:15 N-DMS Luke 12:58 N-AMS Luke 14:1 N-GMP Luke 18:18 N-NMS Luke 23:13 N-AMP Luke 23:35 N-NMP Luke 24:20 N-NMP John 3:1 N-NMS John 7:26 N-NMP John 7:48 N-GMP John 12:31 N-NMS John 12:42 N-GMP John 14:30 N-NMS John 16:11 N-NMS Acts 3:17 N-NMP Acts 4:5 N-AMP Acts 4:8 N-VMP Acts 4:26 N-NMP Strong's Greek 758 |
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