Strong's Lexicon Ioulios: Julius Original Word: Ἰούλιος Word Origin: Of Latin origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Julius, as it is of Latin origin and specific to the Roman context. Usage: The name "Ioulios" refers to a Roman centurion mentioned in the New Testament. He is known for his role in escorting the Apostle Paul to Rome as a prisoner. The name itself is of Latin origin, commonly used in Roman society, and is associated with the Julian family, a prominent patrician family in Rome. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Roman Empire, centurions were officers in the Roman army, typically commanding a century, which consisted of about 80 soldiers. The name Julius was a common Roman name, famously associated with Julius Caesar. The presence of a centurion named Julius in the biblical narrative highlights the Roman influence and authority during the time of the early Christian church. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition Julius, a centurion NASB Translation Julius (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2457: ἸούλιοςἸούλιος, Ἰουλιου, ὁ, Julius, a Roman centurion: Acts 27:1, 3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Julius. Of Latin origin; Julius, a centurion -- Julius. Forms and Transliterations Ιουλιος Ἰούλιος Ιουλιω Ἰουλίῳ Ioulio Iouliō Ioulíoi Ioulíōi Ioulios IoúliosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:1 N-DMSGRK: ἑκατοντάρχῃ ὀνόματι Ἰουλίῳ σπείρης Σεβαστῆς NAS: cohort named Julius. KJV: unto [one] named Julius, a centurion INT: to a centurion by name Julius of the cohort of Augustus Acts 27:3 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2457 |