Strong’s G2941

κυβέρνησις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

kubernésis

Pronunciation

koo-ber'-nay-sis

Definition

Administration, Governance, Leadership

Meaning

(lit: steering, piloting), governing, government.

Usage

The term "kubernésis" refers to the act of steering or governing, often used metaphorically to describe leadership or administrative roles within the church. It implies a guiding or directing function, akin to the role of a helmsman steering a ship. In the New Testament, it is associated with spiritual gifts related to leadership and management within the body of Christ.

Bible references

1 Corinthians 12:28