πρεσβεύω (presbeύō) — to be a representative of / to be an ambassador of

Notes: It is possible to assign the meanings of πρεσβεία (37.87: πρεσβεία) and πρεσβεύω (37.88: πρεσβεύω) to the domain of Communication (33), since communication is an important factor in the function of being a representative. However, the delegated authority and responsibility seem to be more in focus.

Form 1

Part of speech: verb

Sense 1: to be a representative of, to be an ambassador of

Semantic entry: 37.88

Semantic domains: Control, Rule

Subdomains: Rule, Govern

Definition: (derivative of πρεσβεία ‘representative,’ 37.87: πρεσβεία) to function as a representative of a ruling authority{N:001}

Notes: It may be possible to render ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν in OET CO2 5:20 as ‘we serve as those who have been delegated by Christ’ or ‘our work has been specially assigned by Christ.’

Show passage in OET: CO2 5:20

OET-RV CO2 5:20

20 Because of that, we are ambassadors for Messiah, as though God is encouraging others through us, so we implore you for Messiah: Make your peace with God.

OET-LV CO2 5:20

20 For/Because Therefore chosen _one /messiah we _are _being _ambassadors, as _though the god exhorting through us, we _are _beseeching for chosen _one /messiah, be _reconciled to_ the _god.

Show passage in OET: EPH 6:20

OET-RV EPH 6:20

20 that’s led me as a missionary to now be in prison. Ask that I would speak boldly as I should.

OET-LV EPH 6:20

20 for which I _am _being _an _ambassador in a_chain, in _order _that in it I _may _speak _boldly, as it _is _fitting me to _speak.

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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

πρεσβεύω

Form 1

Sense 1: to be a representative of, to be an ambassador of