Definition
πράκτωρ, -ορος, ὁ
(πράσσω), [in LXX: Isaiah 3:12 (נָגַשׁ) * ;]
1. (poët.) one who does or accomplishes.
2. In Athens, one who exacts payment, a collector; hence, generally (frequently in π., see Deiss., BS, 154), a court officer: Luke 12:58.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Luke 12:58πράκτορι · officer; πράκτωρ · officerMake every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison.