δεσπότης
despotēs (G1203)
master
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The Greek word G1203, δεσπότης (despotēs), refers to a master or superior authority figure. In its short definition, the word carries a sense of one who exercises significant control or power over others. This understanding is further supported by its semantic domain, which falls under the broad categories of Royalty & Authority. The occurrences of δεσπότης in the Bible (10 times) suggest its range of usage spans various contexts, from interpersonal relationships to governance and possibly even spiritual oversight. Given its association with superior authority, it is reasonable to infer that when used in a biblical context, δεσπότης likely denotes individuals in positions of power or influence. The significance of δεσπότης lies in its representation of human authority, particularly in power dynamics and relationships. Its usage in the Bible provides insight into how individuals, institutions, or divine beings relate to one another in contexts of submission, obedience, and accountability.
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“Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
When they heard it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, “O Lord, you are God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all that is in them;
Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.
Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.
If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.
Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters and to be well-pleasing in all things, not contradicting,
Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect: not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.
But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.
For there are certain men who crept in secretly, even those who were long ago written about for this condemnation: ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into indecency, and denying our only Master, God, and Lord, Jesus Christ.
They cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, Master, the holy and true, until you judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?”