Strong’s G1203
δεσπότης
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
despotés
Pronunciation
des-pot'-ace
Definition
Master, Lord, Sovereign
Meaning
a lord, master, or prince.
Usage
The term "despotés" is used in the New Testament to denote a person who has absolute ownership and unrestricted power over others. It is often translated as "master" or "lord" and conveys the idea of authority and control. In a biblical context, it is used to describe both human masters and God as the ultimate sovereign.
Bible references
Luke 2:29;Acts 4:24;1 Timothy 6:1;1 Timothy 6:2;2 Timothy 2:21;Titus 2:9;1 Peter 2:18;2 Peter 2:1;Jude 1:4;Revelation 6:10