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Strong's Concordance, Greek Dictionary
Lord, master, an absolute ruler ("despot")
Greek: δεσπότης, despotēs (G1203)
10 King James Bible Verses
Here are Lord, master and related words in the Bible. What does the source Greek word δεσπότης mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].
Definition Details
Strong's Number: G1203
Greek Base Word: δεσπότης
Usage: Lord, master
Definition: An absolute ruler ("despot").
Detailed definition:
- A master, Lord.
Derived terms: Perhaps from G1210 and πόσις (a husband).
See also:
- G1210
Pronunciation:
- Biblical International Phonetic Alphabet: ðɛˈspo.tes
- Modern International Phonetic Alphabet: ðe̞ˈspow.te̞s
- Transliteration: despotēs
- Biblical Pronunciation: theh-SPOH-tase
- Modern Pronunciation: thay-SPOH-tase
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Bible Verses with δεσπότης (G1203)
1 to 10 of 10 Verses
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“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:”
— Luke 2:29
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“And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:”
— Acts 4:24
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“Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.”
— 1 Timothy 6:1
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“And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.”
— 1 Timothy 6:2
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“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.”
— 2 Timothy 2:21
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“Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;”
— Titus 2:9
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“Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.”
— 1 Peter 2:18
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“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.”
— 2 Peter 2:1
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“For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— Jude 1:4
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“And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?”
— Revelation 6:10
(End 1 to 10 of 10 Verses)
Sources:
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