Synagogue leader
ἀρχισυνάγωγοςStrong’s G0752archisunagōgos
Appears in 9 verses of the New Testament
In short
Archisunagōgos is the Greek word usually translated “ruler of the synagogue”, “synagogue rulers” and “ruler of synagogue s”. It appears in 9 verses of the New Testament.
“And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,”
Meaning
Usually translated “ruler of the synagogue”, “synagogue rulers” and “ruler of synagogue s”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- ruler of the synagogue 5
- synagogue rulers 1
- ruler of synagogue s 1
- synagogue ruler 1
- rulers of the synagogue 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- Mark 4
- Acts 3
- Luke 2
3 books in all.
Explore in Scripture
- Mark 5:35While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
- Mark 5:36As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
- Mark 5:38And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
- Luke 8:49While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.
- Luke 13:14And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.
- Acts 13:15And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
Greek dictionary
ἀρχισυνάγωγος archisunagōgos · synagogue leader
ἀρχισυνάγωγος, -ου, ὁ (συναγωγή), ruler of a synagogue, an administrative officer, supervising the worship (הַכְּנֵםֶת רֹאשׁ): Mrk.5:22, 35-36 5:38 Luk.8:49 13:14, Act.13:15 18:8, 17 (Inscr., see MM, see word; cf. also DB, ext., 101).† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.