# G4243 --- ## Gary’s Bible Definition - ambassador --- ## Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - presbeuó (pres-byoo'-o) --- ## Strong's Definition & Usage - Definition: to be the elder, to take precedence - Usage: I am aged, act as an ambassador --- ## Part of Speech - Verb --- ## BSB Translation - --- ## NASB Translation - am an ambassador (1), ambassadors (1) --- ## NASB Word Origin - from the same as presbuteros ([[G4245]]) --- ## Occurrences - 2 --- ## Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_4243.htm --- ## BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/4243.htm --- ## Helps Word Studies - [[G4243]] presbeúō (a verb derived from presbys, "an older, venerated person") – properly, to be elderly or mature, "to be the elder, to take precedence and hence act as an ambassador" (A-S). - [[G4243]] /presbeúō ("act as an ambassador") means to act as an established statesman (diplomat) – a trusted, respected ambassador who is authorized to speak as God's emissary (represent His kingdom). - This term is used in the ancient phrase, "I am on embassy to the Emperor, I am an ambassador" (Souter) – i.e. as someone respected as trustworthy (loyal, knowledgeable), especially in the opinion of those they know (belong to). --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Outline - --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Vines - --- ## Transliteration Details - --- ## Date - Initial - 2024.03.13 - Revised - ---