Strong’s G4245

πρεσβύτερος

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

presbuteros

Pronunciation

pres-boo'-ter-os

Definition

elder, older, presbyter

Meaning

elder, usually used as subst.; an elder, a member of the Sanhedrin, an elder of a Christian assembly.

Usage

The term "presbuteros" is used in the New Testament to denote someone who is older, often in terms of age, but more significantly, it refers to a person holding a position of authority or leadership within a community. In the context of the early Christian church, "presbuteros" is commonly translated as "elder" and refers to leaders who are responsible for teaching, governance, and spiritual oversight. The term is also used in a more general sense to refer to older individuals deserving of respect.

Bible references

Matthew 15:2;Matthew 16:21;Matthew 21:23;Matthew 26:3;Matthew 26:47;Matthew 26:57;Matthew 27:1;Matthew 27:3;Matthew 27:12;Matthew 27:20;Matthew 27:41;Matthew 28:12;Mark 7:3;Mark 7:5;Mark 8:31;Mark 11:27;Mark 14:43;Mark 14:53;Mark 15:1;Luke 7:3;Luke 9:22;Luke 15:25;Luke 20:1;Luke 22:52;John 8:9