G4243 πρεσβεύω

Strong's Greek Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences

πρεσβεύω

presbeúō

Definition

to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher)

KJV Renderings

be an ambassador

Derivation / Etymology

from the base of G4245 (πρεσβύτερος);

KJV Verses (2)

2 Corinthians 5:20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
Ephesians 6:20For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.