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βασιλεύς

basileuskingHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine115 occurrences10 books105 verses

Definition

βασιλεύς, -έως, ὁ,

[in LXX chiefly for מֶלֶךְ ;]

a king: Matthew 1:6; 2:1; used by courtesy of Herod the Tetrarch, Matthew 14:9; of the Roman Emperor, as frequently in κοινή (Deiss., LAE, p. 367), 1 Peter 2:13, 17; of the Christ, in the phrase ὁ β. τ. Ἰουδαίων, Matthew 2:2, al.; τοῦ Ἰσραήλ, Mark 15:32, John 1:50; 12:13; of God, Matthew 5:35, 1 Timothy 1:17, Revelation 15:3; β. βασιλέων, Revelation 17:14; 19:16; β. τ. βασιλευόντων, 1 Timothy 6:15 (on the associations of the word to Jewish Hellenists, see Cl. Rev., i, 7).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as βασιλεύς:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

115 total
  1. Matthew 1:6βασιλέα · king
    …and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,
  2. Matthew 2:1βασιλέως · of King
    After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
  3. Matthew 2:2βασιλεὺς · King
    …asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”
  4. Matthew 2:3βασιλεὺς · King
    When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.
  5. Matthew 2:9βασιλέως · king
    After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the Child was.
  6. Matthew 5:35Βασιλέως · King
    …or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
  7. Matthew 10:18βασιλεῖς · kings
    On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
  8. Matthew 11:8βασιλέων · kings’
    Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces.
  9. Matthew 14:9βασιλεὺς · king
    The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
  10. Matthew 17:25βασιλεῖς · kings
    “Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”
  11. Matthew 18:23βασιλεῖ · a king
    Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
  12. Matthew 21:5Βασιλεύς · King
    “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
  13. Matthew 22:2βασιλεῖ · a king
    “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.
  14. Matthew 22:7βασιλεὺς · king
    The king was enraged, and he sent his troops to destroy those murderers and burn their city.
  15. Matthew 22:11βασιλεὺς · king
    But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes.
  16. Matthew 22:13βασιλεὺς · king
    Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
  17. Matthew 25:34Βασιλεὺς · King
    Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
  18. Matthew 25:40Βασιλεὺς · King
    And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
  19. Matthew 27:11Βασιλεὺς · King
    Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
  20. Matthew 27:29Βασιλεῦ · King
    And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
  21. Matthew 27:37ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ · KING
    Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
  22. Matthew 27:42Βασιλεὺς · [the] King
    “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
  23. Mark 6:14βασιλεὺς · King
    Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
  24. Mark 6:22βασιλεὺς · king
    When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.”
  25. Mark 6:25βασιλέα · king
    At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.”
  26. Mark 6:26βασιλεὺς · king
    The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.
  27. Mark 6:27βασιλεὺς · king
    So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison.
  28. Mark 13:9βασιλέων · kings
    So be on your guard. You will be delivered over to the councils and beaten in the synagogues. On My account you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.
  29. Mark 15:2Βασιλεὺς · King
    So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
  30. Mark 15:9Βασιλέα · King
    “Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked.
  31. Mark 15:12Βασιλέα · King
    So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?”
  32. Mark 15:18Βασιλεῦ · King
    And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
  33. Mark 15:26ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ · KING
    And the charge inscribed against Him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
  34. Mark 15:32Βασιλεὺς · King
    Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” And even those who were crucified with Him berated Him.
  35. Luke 1:5βασιλέως · king
    In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.
  36. Luke 10:24βασιλεῖς · kings
    For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.”
  37. Luke 14:31βασιλεὺς · king; βασιλεῖ · king
    Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand?
  38. Luke 19:38Βασιλεὺς · King
    “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
  39. Luke 21:12βασιλεῖς · kings
    But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.
  40. Luke 22:25βασιλεῖς · kings
    So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.
  41. Luke 23:2βασιλέα · a King
    And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”
  42. Luke 23:3Βασιλεὺς · King
    So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
  43. Luke 23:37Βασιλεὺς · King
    “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”
  44. Luke 23:38ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ · KING
    Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
  45. John 1:49Βασιλεὺς · the King
    “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
  46. John 6:15βασιλέα · king
    Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.
  47. John 12:13Βασιλεὺς · King
    They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”
  48. John 12:15Βασιλεύς · King
    “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”
  49. John 18:33Βασιλεὺς · King
    Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”