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Concise Bible Dictionary
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This was a term of
praise
and flattery often used towards the rulers who loved to hear themselves spoken well of. The
Lord
said it was not to be so with His disciples; they had been disputing who should be the greatest (and that too when their Lord was approaching the
cross
!) whereas they ought to have taken a low place, following in His steps (
Luke 22:25
25
And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. (Luke 22:25)
).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Number:
2110
(
find all occurrences in KJV Bible
)
Greek:
εὐεργέτης
Transliteration:
euergetes
Phonic:
yoo-erg-et’-ace
Meaning:
from
2095
and the base of
2041
; a worker of good, i.e. (specially) a philanthropist
KJV Usage:
benefactor
Call: 1-630-543-1441
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, … rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
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