ἡγέομαι, -οῦμαι depon. mid., [in LXX (chiefly Pres. ptcp.) for נָגִיד, רֹאשׁ, שַׂר, etc. ;] 1. to lead; (a) to guide, go before; (b) to rule, be leader: present ptcp., ἡγούενος, a ruler, leader (MM, Exp., xiv), Mat.2:6 (LXX), Luk.22:26, Act.7:10 14:12 15:22, Heb.13:7, 17 13:24. 2. to suppose, believe, consider, think (Hdt., Soph., al.; of. Lat. duco): with dupl. accusative, Act.26:2, Php.2:3, 6 3:7, 1Ti.1:12 6:1, Heb.10:29 11:11, 26, 2Pe.1:13 2:13 3:9 3:15; with accusative before ὡς, with accusative, 2Th.3:15; with accusative before adv., 1Th.5:13; ὅταν, Jas.1:2; ἀναγκαῖον, with inf., 2Co.9:5, Php.2:25; δίκαιον, with inf., 2Pe.1:13; with accusative and inf., Php.3:8 (of. δι-, ἐκ-δι-, ἐξ- προ-ηγέομαι).† SYN.: see: δοκέω (AS)
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G2233 — ἡγέομαι
hēgeomai · to govern · Greek
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Matthew 2:6 · ἡγούμενος‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”Luke 22:26 · ἡγούμενοςBut you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves.Acts 7:10 · ἡγούμενονand rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.Acts 14:12 · ἡγούμενοςBarnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.Acts 15:22 · ἡγουμένουςThen the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,Acts 26:2 · ἥγημαι“King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,2 Corinthians 9:5 · ἡγησάμηνSo I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly.Philippians 2:3 · ἡγούμενοιDo nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.Philippians 2:6 · ἡγήσατοWho, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,Philippians 2:25 · ἡγησάμηνBut I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.Philippians 3:7 · ἥγημαιBut whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.Philippians 3:8 · ἡγοῦμαι · ἡγοῦμαιMore than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ1 Thessalonians 5:13 · ἡγεῖσθαιIn love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.2 Thessalonians 3:15 · ἡγεῖσθε,Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.1 Timothy 1:12 · ἡγήσατοI thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.1 Timothy 6:1 · ἡγείσθωσαν,All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.Hebrews 10:29 · ἡγησάμενοςHow much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?Hebrews 11:11 · ἡγήσατοBy faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.Hebrews 11:26 · ἡγησάμενοςHe valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.Hebrews 13:7 · ἡγουμένωνRemember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.Hebrews 13:17 · ἡγουμένοιςObey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.Hebrews 13:24 · ἡγουμένουςGreet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.James 1:2 · ἡγήσασθε,Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,2 Peter 1:13 · ἡγοῦμαι,I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,2 Peter 2:13 · ἡγούμενοιThe harm they will suffer is the wages of their wickedness. They consider it a pleasure to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deception as they feast with you.2 Peter 3:9 · ἡγοῦνται·The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.2 Peter 3:15 · ἡγεῖσθε,Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.