ἈΡΧΗΓΕΤΗΣ, ἀρχηγετης
ARCHĒGETĒS, archēgetēs
Sounds Like: ar-kheh-GEH-tays
Translations: author, founder, leader, prince, pioneer, originator
From the root: ἈΡΧΗΓΕΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'ἀρχή' (arche), meaning 'beginning' or 'rule', and 'ἡγέτης' (hegetes), meaning 'leader'. It refers to someone who is the originator, founder, or leader of something. It can describe the one who begins a movement, a family line, or a principle, acting as the primary source or authority. It is used to denote the first in a series or the chief person in a group.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0747 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Justin Martyr
- First Apology of Justin Martyr — 28:1
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