4196. Poplios
Strong's Lexicon
Poplios: Publius

Original Word: Πόπλιος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Poplios
Pronunciation: POP-lee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (pop'-lee-os)
Definition: Publius
Meaning: Publius, a governor of Malta.

Word Origin: Of Latin origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name "Poplios" as it is of Latin origin and specific to the New Testament context.

Usage: The name "Poplios" refers to a Roman official mentioned in the New Testament. He is identified as the chief official of the island of Malta during the time of the Apostle Paul's shipwreck there. The name is of Latin origin, reflecting the Roman influence and governance in the region.

Cultural and Historical Background: Publius was a prominent figure on the island of Malta, which was under Roman control during the first century A.D. As the chief official, he would have held significant authority and responsibility, likely overseeing local governance and maintaining order. The Roman Empire had a well-established administrative system, and local leaders like Publius played a crucial role in implementing Roman policies and ensuring loyalty to the empire.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Publius, an inhab. of Malta
NASB Translation
Publius (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4196: Πόπλιος

Πόπλιος, Ποπλίου, , Publius (a Roman name), the name of a chief magistrate ((Greek πρῶτος) but see Dr. Woolsey's addition to the article 'Publius' in B. D. (American edition)) of the island of Melita; nothing more is known of him: Acts 28:7, 8.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Publius.

Of Latin origin; apparently "popular"; Poplius (i.e. Publius), a Roman -- Publius.

Forms and Transliterations
Ποπλιου Ποπλίου Ποπλιω Ποπλίῳ Poplio Popliō Poplíoi Poplíōi Popliou Poplíou
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Acts 28:7 N-DMS
GRK: νήσου ὀνόματι Ποπλίῳ ὃς ἀναδεξάμενος
NAS: named Publius, who
KJV: whose name was Publius; who
INT: island by name Publius who having received

Acts 28:8 N-GMS
GRK: πατέρα τοῦ Ποπλίου πυρετοῖς καὶ
NAS: that the father of Publius was lying
KJV: that the father of Publius lay
INT: father of Publius fevers and

Strong's Greek 4196
2 Occurrences


Ποπλίῳ — 1 Occ.
Ποπλίου — 1 Occ.















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