πράκτωρpráktōr
a practiser, i.e. (specially), an official collector
Greek (New Testament) · G4233
Meanings
1. (poët.) one who does or accomplishes.
2. In Athens, one who exacts payment, a collector; hence, generally, a court officer: Luke 12:58.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Luke 12:58 When you are on the way to court with your accuser, try to settle the matter before you get there. Otherwise, your accuser may drag you before the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, who will throw you into prison.
See every passage
- Luke 12:58
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.