UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: to hold a view, to have an opinion, to consider, to regard

Semantic entry: 31.1

Semantic domains: Hold a View, Believe, Trust

Subdomains: Have an Opinion, Hold a View

Definition: to hold a view or have an opinion with regard to something

Sense 2: to guide, to direct, to lead

Semantic entry: 36.1

Semantic domains: Guide, Discipline, Follow

Subdomains: Guide, Lead

Definition: to so influence others as to cause them to follow a recommended course of action

Notes: In some languages it is difficult to distinguish readily between expressions for ‘leading’ and those which refer to ‘ruling’ or ‘governing,’ but it is important to try to distinguish clearly between these two different sets of interpersonal relations. In some languages, the concept of ‘leading’ can be expressed by ‘showing how to’ or ‘demonstrating how one ought to.’ In other languages it is possible to speak of ‘leading’ as simply ‘going ahead of,’ but too often such an expression may designate only ‘a scout’ who goes ahead to see whether things are safe, or it may refer only to a person who insists on his prerogative as the most distinguished person in a group.

Sense 3: to rule over, to order, to govern

Semantic entry: 37.58

Semantic domains: Control, Rule

Subdomains: Rule, Govern

Definition: to rule over, with the implication of providing direction and leadership

Notes: In a number of languages it may be necessary to express the concept of ‘ruling’ by some form of ‘command,’ for example, ‘he commands people what they must do’ or ‘he orders people’ or ‘he is the chief over people.’