Word study · Greek
βασιλεύς
basileusG0935king
Used 115 times in the tagged text.
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- βασιλεύς, -έως, ὁ,
- [in LXX chiefly for מֶלֶךְ ;]
- a king: Mat.1:6 2:1; used by courtesy of Herod the Tetrarch, Mat.14:9; of the Roman Emperor, as frequently in κοινή (Deiss., LAE, p. 367), 1Pe.2:13, 17; of the Christ, in the phrase ὁ β. τ. Ἰουδαίων, Mat.2:2, al.; τοῦ Ἰσραήλ, Mrk.15:32, Jhn.1:50 12:13; of God, Mat.5:35, 1Ti.1:17, Rev.15:3; β. βασιλέων, Rev.17:14 19:16; β. τ. βασιλευόντων, 1Ti.6:15 (on the associations of the word to Jewish Hellenists, see Cl. Rev., i, 7).†
- (AS)
Same idea, other words · King and kingdom
God's kingship is the Bible's organizing hope. In the Gospels Jesus announces that the kingdom is at hand.
Where it appears
- Matthew22
- Mark12
- Luke11
- John16
- Acts20
- 2 Corinthians1
- 1 Timothy3
- Hebrews7
- 1 Peter2
- Revelation21
Every use · 1–50 of 115 · BSB
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
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.”
When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.
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.
or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
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.
The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
“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?”
Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
“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.’”
“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.
The king was enraged, and he sent his troops to destroy those murderers and burn their city.
But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes.
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.’
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.
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.’
Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand and knelt down before Him to mock Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
“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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.
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.
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.
So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
“Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked.
So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?”
And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
And the charge inscribed against Him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
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.
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 daughter of Aaron.
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.”
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?
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?
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
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.
So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.
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.”
So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
“If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”
Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.
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!”
“Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”
Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”
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