Presbeúō — G4243

Definition

verb

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

1. to be older, prior by birth or in age
2. to be an ambassador, act as an ambassador

Usually translated as

be an ambassador

Origin

from the base of G4245

• presbýteros (G4245)

Occurrences

Presbeúō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Corinthians (1), Ephesians (1)

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