Basilikós — G937

Definition

adjective

regal (in relation), i.e. (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as land, dress, or a courtier), or (figuratively) preeminent

1. STRONGS NT 937a

Usually translated as

nobleman, royal, king's

Origin

from G935

• basileús (G935)

Occurrences

Basilikós occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (2), Acts (2), James (1)

• John 4:46 — So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman (βασιλικὸς), whose son was sick at Capernaum.
• John 4:49 — The nobleman (βασιλικὸς) saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.
• Acts 12:20 — And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s (βασιλικῆς) country.
• Acts 12:21 — And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal (βασιλικὴν) apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
• James 2:8 — If ye fulfil the royal (βασιλικὸν) law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: