Strong's Lexicon
G1018
G1018 — βραβεύω
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G1018 |
|---|---|
| Word: | βραβεύω |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Etymology: | from brabeus (an umpire of uncertain derivation) |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | brabeuo |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | brab-yoo'-o |
| Meaning: | 1. to arbitrate 2. (genitive case) to govern 3. (figuratively) to prevail |
| KJV Renderings: | rule |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
βραβεύω; in Greek writings from Isocrates and Demosthenes down;
1. "to be a βραβεύς or umpire" (see βραβεῖον).
2. to decide, determine.
3. to direct, control, rule: Col 3:15 (where see Meyer; contra, Lightfoot Compare: καταβραβεύω.)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
βραβεύω (rule)
Colossians 3:15
- KJV: And let the peace of God rule in your hearts to the which also ye are called in one body and be ye thankful
- GK: και η ειρήνη του θεού βραβευέτω εν ταις καρδίαις υμών εις ην και εκλήθητε εν ενί σώματι και ευχάριστοι γίνεσθε