Epistátēs — G1988

Definition

masculine noun

an appointee over, i.e. commander (teacher)

1. a master, used in this sense for רַבִּי by the disciples

Usually translated as

master

Origin

from G1909 and a presumed derivative of G2476

• epí (G1909)
• hístēmi (G2476)

Occurrences

Epistátēs occurs 7 times in 6 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (6)

• Luke 5:5 — And Simon answering said unto him, Master (ἐπιστάτα), we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
• Luke 8:24 — And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master (ἐπιστάτα), master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
• Luke 8:24 — And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master (ἐπιστάτα), we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
• Luke 8:45 — And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master (ἐπιστάτα), the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
• Luke 9:33 — And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master (ἐπιστάτα), it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
• Luke 9:49 — And John answered and said, Master (ἐπιστάτα), we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.
• Luke 17:13 — And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master (ἐπιστάτα), have mercy on us.