◄ 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, a barrister acting as professional prosecutor of Paul at Caesarea. Meaning: Tertullus is a proper noun referring to a specific individual, a Roman orator. Word Origin: A diminutive form of the Latin name "Tertius," meaning "third." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Tertullus, as it is a Latin name used in a Greek context within the New Testament. The role and function of Tertullus, however, can be compared to various legal advocates or spokesmen found in the Old Testament, though no specific Hebrew entry corresponds directly to his name or role. Usage: The name Tertullus appears in the New Testament in the context of a legal proceeding. He is mentioned in the Book of Acts as the lawyer who represented the Jewish leaders in their case against the Apostle Paul. Context: Tertullus was a skilled orator hired by the Jewish high priests and elders to present their accusations against Paul before the Roman governor Felix. His role is documented in Acts 24:1-9. Tertullus begins his speech with flattery towards Felix, acknowledging the peace and reforms brought about under Felix's governance. He then accuses Paul of being a troublemaker, stirring up riots among Jews worldwide, and being a ringleader of the Nazarene sect. Tertullus also accuses Paul of attempting to desecrate the temple, which led to his arrest. His speech is a classic example of Roman legal rhetoric, aiming to persuade the governor by appealing to his authority and the perceived threat Paul posed to public order. Despite Tertullus's eloquence, the charges against Paul were not substantiated, and Paul was able to defend himself effectively. 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.