G4892 συνέδριον (synédrion) — council

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G4892

a joint session, i.e. (specially), the Jewish Sanhedrin; by analogy, a subordinate tribunal

KJV usage: :--council.

Etymology: neuter of a presumed derivative of a compound of and the base of ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

pr. a sitting together, assembly, etc., in NT the Sanhedrin, the supreme council of the Jewish nation, Mt. 5:22; 26:59; meton. the Sanhedrin, as including the members and place of meeting, Lk. 22:66; Acts 4:15; genr. a judicial council, tribunal, Mt. 10:17; Mk. 13:9

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 5:22 Matthew 10:17 Matthew 26:59 Mark 13:9 Mark 14:55 Mark 15:1 Luke 22:66 John 11:47 Acts 4:15 Acts 5:21 Acts 5:27 Acts 5:34 Acts 5:41 Acts 6:12 Acts 6:15 + 7 more →

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