Strong's Greek · G2233

ἡγέομαι

hēgéomai

account, (be) chief, count, esteem, governor, judge, have the rule over, suppose, think

Definition

to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider

Derivation

middle voice of a (presumed) strengthened form of G71 (ἄγω);

Appears 28 times in Scripture

Philippians 3:7

But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.

Acts 26:2

“King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,

1 Thessalonians 5:13

In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

1 Timothy 6:1

All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Acts 7:10

and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.

Philippians 2:25

But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.

Philippians 2:6

Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,

2 Thessalonians 3:15

Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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