Strong’s G4242

πρεσβεία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

presbeia

Pronunciation

pres-BAY-ah

Definition

Embassy, Ambassadorship, Message, Entreaty

Meaning

an embassy, delegation, eldership.

Usage

The term "presbeia" in the New Testament context refers to the role or function of an ambassador or the act of making an entreaty or request on behalf of another. It conveys the idea of representing someone else, often in a diplomatic or intercessory capacity. In the biblical sense, it can also imply a spiritual representation or advocacy.

Bible references

Luke 14:32;Luke 19:14