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Lexicon Results for presbyteros (Strong's G4245) Greek for G4245 πρεσβύτερος Transliteration
presbyteros
Pronunciation
pres-bü'-te-ros (Key)
Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
comparative of presbus (elderly)
TDNT Reference
6:651,931
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Outline of Biblical Usage 1) elder, of age,
a) the elder of two people
b) advanced in life, an elder, a senior
1) forefathers
2) a term of rank or office
a) among the Jews
1) members of the great council or Sanhedrin (because in early times the rulers of the people, judges, etc., were selected from elderly men)
2) of those who in separate cities managed public affairs and administered justice
b) among the Christians, those who presided over the assemblies (or churches) The NT uses the term bishop, elders, and presbyters interchangeably
c) the twenty four members of the heavenly Sanhedrin or court seated on thrones around the throne of God
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You obviously do not consider him an elder because of his age, so would "Elder" Prince meet the biblical, New Testament qualifications for his lofty title?
1. Is he a ruler of a council?
2. Is he a secular ruler of any sort?
3. Does he preside over an assembly?
4. Does he sit around the throne of God?
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