Strong's Number G4233

πράκτωρ

praktor · prak'-tor

Transliteration:

praktor{prak'-tor}

Word Origin:

from a derivative of 4238

TDNT:

6:642,927

Part of Speech:

noun masculine

Strong's Definition:

a practiser, i.e. (specially), an official collector

Usage in the KJV:

officer 2

Total: 2
Occurs 2 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

one who does anything, a doer
one who does the work of inflicting punishment or taking vengeance
1. the avenger of murder
2. the exactor of a monetary fine
3. an officer of justice of the lower order whose business it is to inflict punishment