Prince and Savior is one of a group of names that includes the Greek word archēgos. This word has a breadth of meaning which is reflected in the variations of the English translations of the title.
Prince and Savior in the Greek text of Acts 5:31.
Prince and Savior in Greek:
Archēgos kai sōtēr
Strong’s Concordance numbers: 747, 4990
Bible reference: Acts 5:31
God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. (Acts 5:31 NIV)
A similar name of Jesus (Yeshua‘) is Prince of life. In the Old Testament, the Messiah (Christ) was sometimes called a prince. One of the Messianic titles of Jesus was the Prince of peace. God was often called by salvation names.
