Hēgéomai — G2233

Definition

verb

to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider

1. to lead, i. e
1. to go before
2. to be a leader
2. (like the Latinduco) equivalent to to consider, deem, account, think

Usually translated as

count, chief, governor, think, account, esteem, judge, have the rule over, suppose

Origin

middle voice of a (presumed) strengthened form of G71

• ágō (G71)

Occurrences

Hēgéomai occurs 28 times in 27 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (1), Acts (4), 2 Corinthians (1), Philippians (5), 1 Thessalonians (1), 2 Thessalonians (1), 1 Timothy (2), Hebrews (6), James (1), 2 Peter (4)

• Matthew 2:6 — And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor (ἡγούμενος), that shall rule my people Israel.
• Luke 22:26 — But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief (ἡγούμενος), as he that doth serve.
• Acts 7:10 — And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor (ἡγούμενον) over Egypt and all his house.
• Acts 14:12 — And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker (ἡγούμενος).
• Acts 15:22 — Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief (ἡγουμένους) men among the brethren:
• Acts 26:2 — I think (ἥγημαι) myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:
• 2 Corinthians 9:5 — Therefore I thought (ἡγησάμην) it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.
• Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other (ἡγούμενοι) better than themselves.
• Philippians 2:6 — Who, being in the form of God, thought (ἡγήσατο) it not robbery to be equal with God:
• Philippians 2:25 — Yet I supposed (ἡγησάμην) it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
• Philippians 3:7 — But what things were gain to me, those I counted (ἥγημαι) loss for Christ.
• Philippians 3:8 — Yea doubtless, and I count (ἡγοῦμαι) all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
• Philippians 3:8 — Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count (ἡγοῦμαι) them but dung, that I may win Christ,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:13 — And to esteem (ἡγεῖσθαι) them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:15 — Yet count (ἡγεῖσθε) him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
• 1 Timothy 1:12 — And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted (ἡγήσατο) me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
• 1 Timothy 6:1 — Let as many servants as are under the yoke count (ἡγείσθωσαν) their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
• Hebrews 10:29 — Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted (ἡγησάμενος) the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
• Hebrews 11:11 — Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged (ἡγήσατο) him faithful who had promised.
• Hebrews 11:26 — Esteeming (ἡγησάμενος) the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
• Hebrews 13:7 — Remember them which have the rule over (ἡγουμένων) you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
• Hebrews 13:17 — Obey them that have the rule over (ἡγουμένοις) you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
• Hebrews 13:24 — Salute all them that have the rule over (ἡγουμένους) you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
• James 1:2 — My brethren, count (ἡγήσασθε) it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
• 2 Peter 1:13 — Yea, I think (ἡγοῦμαι) it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;
• 2 Peter 2:13 — And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count (ἡγούμενοι) it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
• 2 Peter 3:9 — The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count (ἡγοῦνται) slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
• 2 Peter 3:15 — And account (ἡγεῖσθε) that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;