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πρεσβεία

presbeiadelegationHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences1 book2 verses

Definition

πρεσβεία, -ας, ἡ

(πρεσβεύω), [in LXX: 2Ma.4.11 * ;]

1. age, seniority.

2. rank, dignity.

3. an embassy; by meton., of the am­bassadors, embassy: Luke 14:32; 19:14.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Luke 14:32πρεσβείαν · a delegation
    And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace.
  2. Luke 19:14πρεσβείαν · a delegation
    But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’