Definition
ἄρχω
[in LXX for חָלַל, מָשַׁל, etc. ;]
1. to begin.
2. to rule (see DCG, ii, 538b.): with genitive, Mark 10:42, Romans 15:12. Mid., to begin: before ἀπό, Matthew 16:21; 20:8, Luke 14:18; 23:5; 24:27, 47, John 8:9, Acts 1:22; 8:35; 10:37, 1 Peter 4:17; with inf., an Aramaic pleonasm, Mark 1:45; 2:23; 5:17, Luke 3:8, al. (see M, Proverbs 14:1-35 f.; Dalman, Words, 27; MM, see word)
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἄρχω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Mark 10:42ἄρχειν · rulersSo Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.
- Romans 15:12ἄρχειν · to rule overAnd once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”