πράκτωρ
praktōr
bailiff
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word πράκτωρ (praktōr) is defined as a "bailiff." As a bailiff, this term refers to an official responsible for managing or overseeing the property or affairs of another. The limited number of occurrences in the Bible, with only 2 instances, suggests its usage may be somewhat specialized or specific to certain contexts. Given its definition, the term πράκτωρ likely pertains to administrative or executive roles within ancient Greek or Roman societies. The bailiff's duties might involve collecting debts, overseeing the management of estates, or acting as an intermediary between individuals or parties. Its usage in the Bible implies that this term may have been used to describe an official or role that was relevant to the audience or historical context in which it appears. Further research into the specific instances of πράκτωr in the Bible might provide more insight into its significance and application.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
For when you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, try diligently on the way to be released from him, lest perhaps he drag you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.
Luke 12:58For when you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, try diligently on the way to be released from him, lest perhaps he drag you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.