Lexical Definition
πρεσβυτέριον presbytérion (pres-boo-ter'-ee-on) council of elders G:N-N
neuter of a presumed derivative of πρεσβύτερος
(estate of) elder(-s), presbytery.
- the order of elders, i.e. (specially), Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian "presbytery"
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| πρεσβυτερίου | elderhood | 1Tim.4.14 |
| πρεσβυτέριον | elderhood | Luke.22.66 • Acts.22.5 |
Abbott-Smith
**† πρεσβυτέριον, -ου, τό (< πρεσβύτερος), [in LXX: Da TH Su 50 A*;]
a body of elders, presbytery: of the Sanhedrin (cf. συνέδριον), Lk 22:66, Ac 22:5; of Christian presbyters, I Ti 4:14.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 22:66 |
| Acts | 22:5 |
| 1 Timothy | 4:14 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
πρεσβυτέριον
or πρεσβῠ-εῖον, τό, council of elders, presbytery, [NT]
__II honour or privilege of an elder, [LXX+2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Luke.22.66 ☩ Acts.22.5 ☩ 1Tim.4.14