Strong’s G0935

βασιλεύς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

basileus

Pronunciation

bah-see-LEH-oos

Definition

King

Meaning

a king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor.

Usage

The term "basileus" primarily denotes a king or sovereign ruler. In the New Testament, it is used to describe earthly kings, such as Herod and Caesar, as well as the divine kingship of Jesus Christ. The word conveys authority, governance, and the exercise of power, often in a monarchical context.

Bible references

Matthew 1:6;Matthew 2:1;Matthew 2:2;Matthew 2:3;Matthew 2:9;Matthew 5:35;Matthew 10:18;Matthew 11:8;Matthew 14:9;Matthew 17:25;Matthew 18:23;Matthew 21:5;Matthew 22:2;Matthew 22:7;Matthew 22:11;Matthew 22:13;Matthew 25:34;Matthew 25:40;Matthew 27:11;Matthew 27:29;Matthew 27:37;Matthew 27:42;Mark 6:14;Mark 6:22;Mark 6:25