Strong’s G4755

στρατηγός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

stratégos

Pronunciation

strat-ay-GOS

Definition

Commander, Magistrate, Captain

Meaning

(a) a general or leader of the army, (b) a magistrate or governor, (c) captain of the temple.

Usage

The term "stratégos" in the New Testament primarily refers to a military leader or a high-ranking official. It is used to describe individuals who hold positions of authority, often in a military or civic context. In the context of the New Testament, it can refer to Roman officials or Jewish temple guards.

Bible references

Luke 22:4;Luke 22:52;Acts 4:1;Acts 5:24;Acts 5:26;Acts 16:20;Acts 16:22;Acts 16:35;Acts 16:36;Acts 16:38