◄ 2541. Kaisar ►
Strong's Lexicon Kaisar: Caesar Original Word: Καῖσαρ Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Kaisar Pronunciation: KAH-ee-sar Phonetic Spelling: (kah'-ee-sar) Definition: Caesar, a surname of the gens Iulia, which became practically synonymous with the Emperor for the time being; in the Gospels it always refers to Tiberias. Meaning: Caesar; a title used for Roman emperors, starting with Julius Caesar and continuing with his successors. Word Origin: Of Latin origin, from the title "Caesar," which was used by Roman emperors. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Καῖσαρ, as it is a title specific to the Roman context. However, the concept of a ruling authority or king can be related to Hebrew terms such as מֶלֶךְ (melek, Strong's Hebrew 4428), meaning "king." Usage: The term Καῖσαρ is used in the New Testament to refer to the Roman emperor, representing the authority and governance of the Roman Empire. It appears in contexts where the political power and influence of Rome are relevant to the narrative. Context: Καῖσαρ (Kaisar) is a significant term in the New Testament, reflecting the pervasive influence of the Roman Empire during the time of Jesus and the early church. The title "Caesar" was initially a family name of Julius Caesar, but it evolved into a title for Roman emperors, symbolizing imperial authority. In the New Testament, Καῖσαρ is mentioned in various contexts, often highlighting the tension between Roman authority and the emerging Christian faith. For instance, in Matthew 22:21, Jesus famously responds to a question about paying taxes to Caesar by saying, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." This statement underscores the distinction between earthly and divine authority. The term also appears in the trial of Jesus, where the Jewish leaders declare, "We have no king but Caesar" (John 19:15), indicating their allegiance to Roman rule over any messianic claims. In Acts, Paul appeals to Caesar as a Roman citizen, asserting his right to be tried before the emperor (Acts 25:11). Καῖσαρ thus serves as a backdrop to the New Testament narrative, representing the political and social environment in which the early Christians lived and spread the Gospel. The presence of Roman authority is a constant factor in the lives of the New Testament figures, influencing their actions and decisions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of Latin origin Definition Caesar, a Roman emperor NASB Translation Caesar (21), Caesar's (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2541: Καῖσαρ Καῖσαρ, Καίσαρος (Alexander Buttmann (1873) 16 (15)), ὁ, Caesar (properly, the surname of Julius Caesar, which being adopted by Octavianus Augustus and his successors afterward became an appellative, and was appropriated by the Roman emperors as a part of their title (cf. Dict. of Biogr. and Mythol. under the word )): Matthew 22:17, 21; Mark 12:14, 16; Luke 2:1; Luke 3:1; Luke 20:22; Luke 23:2; John 19:12; Acts 11:28 (Rec.); , etc.; Philippians 4:22. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Caesar. Of Latin origin; Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor -- Caesar. Forms and Transliterations Καισαρα Καίσαρα Καίσαρά Καισαρι Καίσαρι Καίσαρί Καισαρος Καίσαρος Καίσαρός Kaisara Kaísara Kaísará Kaisari Kaísari Kaísarí Kaisaros Kaísaros Kaísarós Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 22:17 N-DMS GRK: δοῦναι κῆνσον Καίσαρι ἢ οὔ NAS: to give a poll-tax to Caesar, or not? KJV: to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? INT: to give tribute to Ceasar or not Matthew 22:21 N-GMS GRK: λέγουσιν αὐτῷ Καίσαρος τότε λέγει NAS: They said to Him, Caesar's. Then KJV: unto him, Caesar's. Then INT: They say to him Ceasar's Then he says Matthew 22:21 N-GMS GRK: οὖν τὰ Καίσαρος Καίσαρι καὶ NAS: render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; KJV: therefore unto Caesar the things which are INT: then the things of Ceasar to Ceasar and Matthew 22:21 N-DMS GRK: τὰ Καίσαρος Καίσαρι καὶ τὰ NAS: to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God KJV: the things which are Caesar's; and INT: the things of Ceasar to Ceasar and the things Mark 12:14 N-DMS GRK: δοῦναι κῆνσον Καίσαρι ἢ οὔ NAS: to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not? KJV: to give tribute to Caesar, or not? INT: to give tribute to Ceasar or not Mark 12:16 N-GMS GRK: εἶπαν αὐτῷ Καίσαρος NAS: And they said to Him, Caesar's. KJV: they said unto him, Caesar's. INT: they said to him Ceasar's Mark 12:17 N-GMS GRK: αὐτοῖς Τὰ Καίσαρος ἀπόδοτε Καίσαρι NAS: to them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, KJV: Render to Caesar the things that are INT: to them the things of Ceasar give to Ceasar Mark 12:17 N-DMS GRK: Καίσαρος ἀπόδοτε Καίσαρι καὶ τὰ NAS: to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God KJV: the things that are Caesar's, and INT: of Ceasar give to Ceasar and the things Luke 2:1 N-GMS GRK: δόγμα παρὰ Καίσαρος Αὐγούστου ἀπογράφεσθαι NAS: went out from Caesar Augustus, KJV: from Caesar Augustus, INT: a decree from Ceasar Augustus that should be registered Luke 3:1 N-GMS GRK: ἡγεμονίας Τιβερίου Καίσαρος ἡγεμονεύοντος Ποντίου NAS: of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius KJV: of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius INT: reign of Tiberius Ceasar being governor Pontius Luke 20:22 N-DMS GRK: ἔξεστιν ἡμᾶς Καίσαρι φόρον δοῦναι NAS: taxes to Caesar, or KJV: to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? INT: it is lawful for us to Ceasar tribute to give Luke 20:24 N-GMS GRK: δὲ εἶπαν Καίσαρος NAS: does it have? They said, Caesar's. KJV: and said, Caesar's. INT: and they said Ceasar's Luke 20:25 N-GMS GRK: ἀπόδοτε τὰ Καίσαρος Καίσαρι καὶ NAS: render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, KJV: therefore unto Caesar the things which be INT: give the things of Ceasar to Ceasar and Luke 20:25 N-DMS GRK: τὰ Καίσαρος Καίσαρι καὶ τὰ NAS: to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God KJV: the things which be Caesar's, and INT: the things of Ceasar to Ceasar and the things Luke 23:2 N-DMS GRK: κωλύοντα φόρους Καίσαρι διδόναι καὶ NAS: taxes to Caesar, and saying KJV: tribute to Caesar, saying INT: forbidding tribute to Ceasar to give and John 19:12 N-GMS GRK: φίλος τοῦ Καίσαρος πᾶς ὁ NAS: friend of Caesar; everyone KJV: not Caesar's friend: INT: a friend of Ceasar Everyone who John 19:12 N-DMS GRK: ἀντιλέγει τῷ Καίσαρι NAS: out [to be] a king opposes Caesar. KJV: a king speaketh against Caesar. INT: speaks against Ceasar John 19:15 N-AMS GRK: εἰ μὴ Καίσαρα NAS: no king but Caesar. KJV: king but Caesar. INT: if not Ceasar Acts 17:7 N-GMS GRK: τῶν δογμάτων Καίσαρος πράσσουσι βασιλέα NAS: to the decrees of Caesar, saying KJV: to the decrees of Caesar, saying INT: the decrees of Ceasar do king Acts 25:8 N-AMS GRK: οὔτε εἰς Καίσαρά τι ἥμαρτον NAS: or against Caesar. KJV: against Caesar, have I offended INT: nor against Ceasar [in] anything sinned I Acts 25:10 N-GMS GRK: τοῦ βήματος Καίσαρός εἰμι οὗ NAS: before Caesar's tribunal, KJV: at Caesar's judgment seat, INT: the judgment seat of Ceasar I am where Acts 25:11 N-AMS GRK: αὐτοῖς χαρίσασθαι Καίσαρα ἐπικαλοῦμαι NAS: me over to them. I appeal to Caesar. KJV: unto them. I appeal unto Caesar. INT: to them give up To Ceasar I appeal Acts 25:12 N-AMS GRK: συμβουλίου ἀπεκρίθη Καίσαρα ἐπικέκλησαι ἐπὶ NAS: You have appealed to Caesar, to Caesar KJV: Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto INT: Council answered To Ceasar you have appealed to Acts 25:12 N-AMS GRK: ἐπικέκλησαι ἐπὶ Καίσαρα πορεύσῃ NAS: to Caesar, to Caesar you shall go. KJV: Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go. INT: you have appealed to Ceasar you will go Acts 25:21 N-AMS GRK: αὐτὸν πρὸς Καίσαρα NAS: until I send him to Caesar. KJV: him to Caesar. INT: him to Ceasar Strong's Greek 2541 29 Occurrences Καίσαρα — 8 Occ. Καίσαρι — 9 Occ. Καίσαρος — 12 Occ.