◄ 5061. Tertullos ►
Strong's Lexicon Tertullos: Tertullus Original Word: Τέρτυλλος Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Tertullos Pronunciation: ter-TOOL-los Phonetic Spelling: (ter'-tool-los) Definition: Tertullus Meaning: Tertullus, a barrister acting as professional prosecutor of Paul at Caesarea. Word Origin: Of Latin origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Tertullus, as it is a Latin name specific to the New Testament context. Usage: Tertullus is a proper noun referring to a Roman orator and lawyer who represented the Jewish leaders in their case against the Apostle Paul. His role is primarily as an accuser in the legal proceedings described in the Book of Acts. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Roman Empire, orators like Tertullus were often employed for their rhetorical skills in legal and political matters. They were adept at presenting cases before Roman officials, which was crucial in a society where public speaking and persuasion were highly valued. Tertullus, being of Latin origin, suggests he was well-versed in Roman law and customs, making him a suitable advocate for the Jewish leaders who sought to prosecute Paul under Roman jurisdiction. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition Tertullus, probably a Rom. NASB Translation Tertullus (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5061: Τέρτυλλος Τέρτυλλος, Τερτύλλου, ὁ, Tertullus, a Roman orator: Acts 24:1f. (See ῤήτωρ.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Tertullus. Of uncertain derivation; Tertullus, a Roman -- Tertullus. Forms and Transliterations Τερτυλλος Τέρτυλλος Τερτυλλου Τερτύλλου τέρψει Tertullos Tertullou Tertyllos Tértyllos Tertyllou Tertýllou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 24:1 N-GMS GRK: καὶ ῥήτορος Τερτύλλου τινός οἵτινες NAS: with an attorney [named] Tertullus, and they brought charges KJV: orator [named] Tertullus, who INT: and an orator Tertullus a certain who Acts 24:2 N-NMS GRK: κατηγορεῖν ὁ Τέρτυλλος λέγων Πολλῆς NAS: After [Paul] had been summoned, Tertullus began KJV: was called forth, Tertullus began INT: to accuse [him] Tertullus saying Great Strong's Greek 5061 2 Occurrences Τέρτυλλος — 1 Occ. Τερτύλλου — 1 Occ.