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δυνάστης

dunastēsrulerHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine3 occurrences3 books3 verses

Definition

δυνάστης, -ου, ὁ

(δύναμαι), [in LXX for גִּבּוֹר, עָרִיץ, בַּיִת, etc. ;]

a prince, ruler, potentate: Luke 1:52; of God (Sir.46.5, 16, 2Ma.15.3), 1 Timothy 6:15; of a high official (cf. δυνάσται Φαραώ, Genesis 50:4), Acts 8:27 (Cremer, 221).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

3 total
  1. Luke 1:52δυνάστας · rulers
    He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.
  2. Acts 8:27δυνάστης · a court official
    So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship,
  3. 1 Timothy 6:15Δυνάστης · Sovereign [One]
    …which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.