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δεσπότης

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greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine10 occurrences9 books10 verses

Definition

δεσπότης, -ου, ὁ

[in LXX chiefly for אָדוֹן, אֲדֹנָי; in Jdt.9.17, δ. τ. οὐρανῶν κ. τ. γῆς];

a master, lord, correlative of δοῦλος, οἰκέτης: 1 Timothy 6:1, 2, 2 Timothy 2:21, Titus 2:9, 1 Peter 2:18; as title of God, voc., δέσποτα (so usually in LXX), Luke 2:29, Acts 4:24; ὁ δ. = voc. δέσποτα (cf. B1., § 33, 4), Revelation 6:10; of Christ, 2 Peter 2:1, Jude 4, R, txt. (but cf. mg.).

Synonyms: κύριος (which see), implying limitation of authority and a more general relation than δ., which "denoted absolute ownership and uncontrolled power" (Thayer).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δεσπότης:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

10 total
  1. Luke 2:29Δέσποτα · Sovereign Lord
    “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
  2. Acts 4:24Δέσποτα · Sovereign Lord
    When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them.
  3. 1 Timothy 6:1δεσπότας · masters
    All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.
  4. 1 Timothy 6:2δεσπότας · masters
    Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
  5. 2 Timothy 2:21δεσπότῃ · Master
    So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
  6. Titus 2:9δεσπόταις · masters
    Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
  7. 1 Peter 2:18δεσπόταις · masters
    Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.
  8. 2 Peter 2:1δεσπότην · Master
    Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.
  9. Jude 1:4Δεσπότην · Master
    For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
  10. Revelation 6:10Δεσπότης · Lord
    And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”