Strong's Lexicon kenturión: Centurion Original Word: κεντυρίων Word Origin: Derived from Latin "centurio," meaning "centurion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "centurion," the role can be compared to military leaders or officers in the Old Testament, such as "שַׂר" (sar, Strong's H8269), meaning "prince" or "chief." Usage: The term "kenturión" refers to a Roman officer in charge of a century, which was a unit of approximately 80-100 soldiers. In the New Testament, centurions are often depicted as figures of authority and respect, sometimes demonstrating faith and understanding of Jesus' teachings. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Roman military structure, a centurion was a key officer responsible for the command and discipline of a century. Centurions were known for their leadership skills, bravery, and loyalty to the Roman Empire. They played a crucial role in maintaining order and executing military strategies. In the context of Judea, centurions were part of the occupying Roman forces, yet some are portrayed positively in the New Testament, indicating their openness to the message of Jesus. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition a centurion (a Rom. army officer) NASB Translation centurion (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2760: κεντυρίωνκεντυρίων, κεντυρίωνος, ὁ, a Latin word, a centurion: Mark 15:39, 44f (Polybius 6, 24, 5.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance centurion. Of Latin origin; a centurion, i.e. Captain of one hundred soldiers -- centurion. Forms and Transliterations κεντυριων κεντυρίων κεντυριωνα κεντυρίωνα κεντυριωνος κεντυρίωνος kenturion kenturiōn kenturiona kenturiōna kenturionos kenturiōnos kentyrion kentyriōn kentyríon kentyríōn kentyriona kentyriōna kentyríona kentyríōna kentyrionos kentyriōnos kentyríonos kentyríōnosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 15:39 N-NMSGRK: δὲ ὁ κεντυρίων ὁ παρεστηκὼς NAS: When the centurion, who was standing KJV: And when the centurion, which stood INT: moreover the centurion who stood by Mark 15:44 N-AMS Mark 15:45 N-GMS Strong's Greek 2760 |
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