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)
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G935 — βασιλεύς
basileus · king · Greek
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Matthew 1:6 · βασιλέα·and Jesse begat David the king.And David begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Uriah;Matthew 2:1 · βασιλέωςNow when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,Matthew 2:2 · βασιλεὺςWhere is he that is born King of the Jews? for we saw his star in the east, and are come to worship him.Matthew 2:3 · βασιλεὺςAnd when Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.Matthew 2:9 · βασιλέωςAnd they, having heard the king, went their way; and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.Matthew 5:35 · βασιλέως,nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.Matthew 10:18 · βασιλεῖςyea and before governors and kings shall ye be brought for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.Matthew 11:8 · βασιλέωνBut what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings’ houses.Matthew 14:9 · βασιλεὺςAnd the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given;Matthew 17:25 · βασιλεῖςHe saith, Yea. And when he came into the house, Jesus spake first to him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? the kings of the earth, from whom do they receive toll or tribute? from their sons, or from strangers?Matthew 18:23 · βασιλεῖTherefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.Matthew 21:5 · βασιλεύςTell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, Meek, and riding upon an ass, And upon a colt the foal of an ass.Matthew 22:2 · βασιλεῖThe kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son,Matthew 22:7 · βασιλεὺςBut the king was wroth; and he sent his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.Matthew 22:11 · βασιλεὺςBut when the king came in to behold the guests, he saw there a man who had not on a wedding-garment :Matthew 22:13 · βασιλεὺςThen the king said to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and cast him out into the outer darkness; there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.Matthew 25:34 · βασιλεὺςThen shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world :Matthew 25:40 · βασιλεὺςAnd the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, even these least, ye did it unto me.Matthew 27:11 · βασιλεὺςNow Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.Matthew 27:29 · βασιλεῦAnd they platted a crown of thorns and put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!Matthew 27:37 · βασιλεὺςAnd they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.Matthew 27:42 · βασιλεὺςHe saved others; himself he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on him.Mark 6:14 · βασιλεὺςAnd king Herod heard thereof; for his name had become known: and he said, John the Baptizer is risen from the dead, and therefore do these powers work in him.Mark 6:22 · βασιλεὺςand when the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and them that sat at meat with him; and the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.Mark 6:25 · βασιλέαAnd she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me on a platter the head of John the Baptist.Mark 6:26 · βασιλεὺςAnd the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.Mark 6:27 · βασιλεὺςAnd straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,Mark 13:9 · βασιλέωνBut take ye heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in synagogues shall ye be beaten; and before governors and kings shall ye stand for my sake, for a testimony unto them.Mark 15:2 · βασιλεὺςAnd Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering saith unto him, Thou sayest.Mark 15:9 · βασιλέαAnd Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?Mark 15:12 · βασιλέαAnd Pilate again answered and said unto them, What then shall I do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?Mark 15:18 · βασιλεῦand they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!Mark 15:26 · βασιλεὺςAnd the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.Mark 15:32 · βασιλεὺςLet the Christ, the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reproached him.Luke 1:5 · βασιλέωςThere was in the days of Herod, king of Judæa, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abijah: and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.Luke 10:24 · βασιλεῖςfor I say unto you, that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which ye see, and saw them not; and to hear the things which ye hear, and heard them not.Luke 14:31 · βασιλεὺς · βασιλεῖOr what king, as he goeth to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and take counsel whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?Luke 19:38 · βασιλεὺςsaying, Blessed is the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.Luke 21:12 · βασιλεῖςBut before all these things, they shall lay their hands on you, and shall persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name’s sake.Luke 22:25 · βασιλεῖςAnd he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have authority over them are called Benefactors.Luke 23:2 · βασιλέαAnd they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king.Luke 23:3 · βασιλεὺςAnd Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest.Luke 23:37 · βασιλεὺςand saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself.Luke 23:38 · βασιλεὺςAnd there was also a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.John 1:49 · βασιλεὺςNathanael answered him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art King of Israel.John 6:15 · βασιλέαJesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew again into the mountain himself alone.John 12:13 · βασιλεὺςtook the branches of the palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried out, Hosanna: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel.John 12:15 · βασιλεύςFear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.John 18:33 · βασιλεὺςPilate therefore entered again into the Prætorium, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?John 18:37 · βασιλεὺς · βασιλεύςPilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.John 18:39 · βασιλέαBut ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?John 19:3 · βασιλεὺςand they came unto him, and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they struck him with their hands.John 19:12 · βασιλέαUpon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Cæsar’s friend: every one that maketh himself a king speaketh against Cæsar.John 19:14 · βασιλεὺςNow it was the Preparation of the passover: it was about the sixth hour. And he saith unto the Jews, Behold, your King!John 19:15 · βασιλέα · βασιλέαThey therefore cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him! Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cæsar.John 19:19 · βασιλεὺςAnd Pilate wrote a title also, and put it on the cross. And there was written, JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.John 19:21 · βασιλεὺς · βασιλεύςThe chief priests of the Jews therefore said to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.Acts 4:26 · βασιλεῖςThe kings of the earth set themselves in array, And the rulers were gathered together, Against the Lord, and against his Anointed:Acts 7:10 · βασιλέωςand delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.Acts 7:18 · βασιλεὺςtill there arose another king over Egypt, who knew not Joseph.Acts 9:15 · βασιλέωνBut the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings, and the children of Israel:Acts 12:1 · βασιλεὺςNow about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church.Acts 12:20 · βασιλέωςNow he was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: and they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was fed from the king’s country.Acts 13:21 · βασιλέα,And afterward they asked for a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for the space of forty years.Acts 13:22 · βασιλέα,And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king; to whom also he bare witness and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after my heart, who shall do all my will.Acts 17:7 · βασιλέαwhom Jason hath received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of Cæsar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.Acts 25:13 · βασιλεὺςNow when certain days were passed, Agrippa the King and Bernice arrived at Cæsarea, and saluted Festus.Acts 25:14 · βασιλεῖAnd as they tarried there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the King, saying, There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;Acts 25:24 · βασιλεῦAnd Festus saith, King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, ye behold this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews made suit to me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.Acts 25:26 · βασιλεῦOf whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I may have somewhat to write.Acts 26:2 · βασιλεῦI think myself happy, king Agrippa, that I am to make my defence before thee this day touching all the things whereof I am accused by the Jews:Acts 26:7 · βασιλεῦ,unto which promise our twelve tribes, earnestly serving God night and day, hope to attain. And concerning this hope I am accused by the Jews, O king!Acts 26:13 · βασιλεῦ,at midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them that journeyed with me.Acts 26:19 · βασιλεῦWherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:Acts 26:26 · βασιλεύς,For the king knoweth of these things, unto whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him; for this hath not been done in a corner.Acts 26:27 · βασιλεῦKing Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.Acts 26:30 · βασιλεὺςAnd the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:2 Corinthians 11:32 · βασιλέωςIn Damascus the governor under Aretas the king guarded the city of the Damascenes in order to take me:1 Timothy 1:17 · βασιλεῖNow unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.1 Timothy 2:2 · βασιλέωνfor kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.1 Timothy 6:15 · βασιλεὺςwhich in its own times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;Hebrews 7:1 · βασιλεὺς · βασιλέωνFor this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,Hebrews 7:2 · βασιλεὺς · βασιλεὺς · βασιλεὺςto whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;Hebrews 11:23 · βασιλέως.¶By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw he was a goodly child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.Hebrews 11:27 · βασιλέως·By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.1 Peter 2:13 · βασιλεῖBe subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;1 Peter 2:17 · βασιλέαHonor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.Revelation 1:5 · βασιλέωνand from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loveth us, and loosed us from our sins by his blood;Revelation 6:15 · βασιλεῖςAnd the kings of the earth, and the princes, and the chief captains, and the rich, and the strong, and every bondman and freeman, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains;Revelation 9:11 · βασιλέαThey have over them as king the angel of the abyss: his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in the Greek tongue he hath the name Apollyon.Revelation 10:11 · βασιλεῦσινAnd they say unto me, Thou must prophesy again over many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.Revelation 15:3 · βασιλεὺςAnd they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty; righteous and true are thy ways, thou King of the ages.Revelation 16:12 · βασιλέωνAnd the sixth poured out his bowl upon the great river, the river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way might be made ready for the kings that come from the sunrising.Revelation 16:14 · βασιλεῖςfor they are spirits of demons, working signs; which go forth unto the kings of the whole world, to gather them together unto the war of the great day of God, the Almighty.Revelation 17:2 · βασιλεῖςwith whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and they that dwell in the earth were made drunken with the wine of her fornication.Revelation 17:9 · βασιλεῖςHere is the mind that hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth:Revelation 17:12 · βασιλεῖς · βασιλεῖςAnd the ten horns that thou sawest are ten kings, who have received no kingdom as yet; but they receive authority as kings, with the beast, for one hour.Revelation 17:14 · βασιλεὺς · βασιλέων,These shall war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings; and they also shall overcome that are with him, called and chosen and faithful.Revelation 17:18 · βασιλέωνAnd the woman whom thou sawest is the great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.Revelation 18:3 · βασιλεῖςFor by the wine of the wrath of her fornication all the nations are fallen; and the kings of the earth committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth waxed rich by the power of her wantonness.Revelation 18:9 · βασιλεῖςAnd the kings of the earth, who committed fornication and lived wantonly with her, shall weep and wail over her, when they look upon the smoke of her burning,Revelation 19:16 · βασιλεὺς · βασιλέωνAnd he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.Revelation 19:18 · βασιλέωνthat ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses and of them that sit thereon, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, and small and great.Revelation 19:19 · βασιλεῖςAnd I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat upon the horse, and against his army.Revelation 21:24 · βασιλεῖςAnd the nations shall walk amidst the light thereof: and the kings of the earth bring their glory into it.