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Redirected from αρχιϲυναγωγοϲ, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.

ΑΡΧΙΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΟΣ, αρχισυναγωγος

ARCHISYNAGŌGOS, archisynagōgos

Sounds Like: ar-khee-soo-na-GO-goss

Translations: ruler of the synagogue, a ruler of the synagogue, chief ruler of the synagogue, a chief ruler of the synagogue

From the root: ΑΡΧΙΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΟΣ

Part of Speech: Noun

Explanation: This is a compound word formed from ΑΡΧΩΝ (archon, meaning 'ruler' or 'chief') and ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ (synagoge, meaning 'synagogue' or 'assembly'). It refers to the presiding officer or chief elder of a synagogue in ancient Jewish communities. This individual was responsible for the management of the synagogue, including its services, order, and general administration. They would invite people to read from the Scriptures and lead prayers.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Strong’s number: G0750 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Codex Sinaiticus
  • Luke — 13:14
  • Acts of the Apostles — 18:8

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