1543. hekatontarchés or hekatontarchos

Lexicon

hekatontarchés or hekatontarchos: Centurion

Original Word: ἑκατοντάρχης or ἑκατοντάρχος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: hekatontarchés or hekatontarchos
Pronunciation: heh-kah-ton-TAR-khace or heh-kah-ton-TAR-khos
Phonetic Spelling: (hek-at-on-tar'-khace)
Definition: Centurion
Meaning: a centurion of the Roman army.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

centurion.

Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men -- centurion.

see GREEK hekaton

see GREEK archo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from hekaton and archó
Definition
a centurion, a captain of one hundred men
NASB Translation
centurion (16), centurion's (1), centurions (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1543: ἑκατοντάρχης

ἑκατοντάρχης, Ἑκατοντάρχου, ὁ (ἑκατόν and ἄρχω; on the terminations ἀρχῆς and ἀρχός see the full exposition in Winers Grammar, 61 (60); cf. Buttmann, 73 (64); Bornemann, Schol. ad Luc., p. 151f; (Tdf. Proleg., p. 117; WHs Appendix, p. 156f)), a centurion: Matthew 8:(5 and 8 Tdf.), 13 G L T Tr WH; (Matthew 27:54 T); Luke 7:(2 (?)), 6 T WH; (Luke 23:47 T Tr WH); Acts 10:1, 22; Acts 21:32 L T Tr WH; (Acts 22:26 L T WH); L T Tr WH, G L T Tr WH, L T Tr WH; genitive plural T WH in Acts 23:17, 23. (Aeschylus quoted in Athen. 1, p. 11 d.; Herodotus 7, 81; Dionysius Halicarnassus, Plutarch, others). See the following word.

ἑκατόνταρχοςἑκατόνταρχος, Ἑκατοντάρχου, ὁ, equivalent to ἑκατοντάρχης, which see: Matthew 8:5, 8 (in 5, 8, Tdf. ἑκατοντάρχης), Rec.; (Tdf. ἑκατοντάρχης); Luke 7:2, 6 (T WH ἑκατοντάρχης); (T Tr WH ἑκατοντάρχης); Acts 21:32 R G; (L T WH ἑκατοντάρχης); Acts 27:6 (R G, Rec., R G), also Rec.; genitive plural, Acts 23:17 and R G L Tr. (Xenophon, Cyril 5, 3, 41; Plutarch, others) (Cf. Meisterhans, p. 53f.)

STRONGS NT 1543a: ἐκβαίνωἐκβαίνω: 2 aorist ἐξεβην; (from Homer down); to go out: Hebrews 11:15 L T Tr WH.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ἑκατόν (hekaton), meaning "hundred," and ἄρχω (archo), meaning "to rule" or "to lead."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek term ἑκατοντάρχης or ἑκατοντάρχος, as the concept of a Roman centurion is specific to the context of the New Testament and the Roman occupation of Judea. However, the role of military leaders can be loosely associated with terms like שַׂר (sar), meaning "prince" or "chief," used in the Old Testament to denote leaders or commanders.

Usage: The term ἑκατοντάρχης or ἑκατοντάρχος is used in the New Testament to refer to a Roman officer in charge of a century, which is a unit of approximately one hundred soldiers. This role was significant in the Roman military hierarchy and often mentioned in the context of interactions with Jesus and the early Christian community.

Context: The term ἑκατοντάρχης (hekatontarches) or ἑκατοντάρχος (hekatontarchos) appears several times in the New Testament, highlighting the presence and influence of Roman military authority in Judea during the time of Jesus and the early church. Centurions were key figures in the Roman army, responsible for maintaining discipline and order among the troops. They were often seen as men of authority, discipline, and respect.

In the Gospels, centurions are depicted in various interactions with Jesus, often portrayed in a positive light. For instance, in Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10, a centurion approaches Jesus, seeking healing for his servant. His faith and understanding of authority impress Jesus, who commends the centurion's faith, saying, "Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith" (Matthew 8:10, BSB).

Another notable mention is in Matthew 27:54, where the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus during the crucifixion, witness the events surrounding His death and declare, "Truly this was the Son of God!" (BSB). This acknowledgment signifies the centurion's recognition of Jesus' divine nature, despite being a Roman officer.

In the Book of Acts, centurions are also depicted as figures who interact with the early Christian community. In Acts 10, Cornelius, a centurion of the Italian Regiment, is described as a devout man who fears God. His vision and subsequent encounter with Peter lead to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Gentile believers, marking a significant moment in the spread of the Gospel to non-Jews.

The role of centurions in the New Testament narrative underscores the intersection of Roman authority and the burgeoning Christian faith. Their interactions with Jesus and the apostles often reveal themes of faith, authority, and the breaking down of cultural and religious barriers.

Forms and Transliterations

εκατοντάδας εκατοντάδων εκατονταρχας ἑκατοντάρχας εκατονταρχη εκατοντάρχη ἑκατοντάρχῃ εκατονταρχης εκατοντάρχης ἑκατοντάρχης εκατόνταρχοι εκατοντάρχοις εκατονταρχον εκατόνταρχον ἑκατόνταρχον εκατονταρχος εκατόνταρχος ἑκατόνταρχος Εκατονταρχου εκατοντάρχου Ἑκατοντάρχου εκατοντάρχους εκατονταρχων εκατοντάρχων ἑκατονταρχῶν εκατοστεύουσαν εκβαίνων εκβήναι έκβητε εξέβησαν ekatontarchas ekatontarche ekatontarchē ekatontarches ekatontarchēs ekatontarchon ekatontarchōn ekatontarchos Ekatontarchou hekatontarchas hekatontárchas hekatontarche hekatontarchē hekatontárchei hekatontárchēi hekatontarches hekatontarchēs hekatontárches hekatontárchēs hekatontarchon hekatontarchôn hekatontarchōn hekatontarchō̂n hekatóntarchon hekatontarchos hekatóntarchos Hekatontarchou Hekatontárchou

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 8:5 N-NMS
GRK: προσῆλθεν αὐτῷ ἑκατόνταρχος παρακαλῶν αὐτὸν
NAS: Capernaum, a centurion came
KJV: unto him a centurion, beseeching
INT: came to him a centurion imploring him

Matthew 8:8 N-NMS
GRK: καὶ ὁ ἑκατόνταρχος ἔφη Κύριε
NAS: But the centurion said, Lord,
KJV: The centurion answered and
INT: moreover the centurion said Lord

Matthew 8:13 N-DMS
GRK: Ἰησοῦς τῷ ἑκατοντάρχῃ Ὕπαγε ὡς
NAS: said to the centurion, Go;
KJV: said unto the centurion, Go thy way;
INT: Jesus to the centurion Go as

Matthew 27:54 N-NMS
GRK: Ὁ δὲ ἑκατόνταρχος καὶ οἱ
NAS: Now the centurion, and those
KJV: Now when the centurion, and
INT: moreover [the] centurion and they who

Luke 7:2 N-GMS
GRK: Ἑκατοντάρχου δέ τινος
NAS: And a centurion's slave, who
KJV: And a certain centurion's servant, who
INT: Of a centurion moreover a certain

Luke 7:6 N-NMS
GRK: φίλους ὁ ἑκατοντάρχης λέγων αὐτῷ
NAS: from the house, the centurion sent
KJV: the house, the centurion sent
INT: friends the centurion saying to him

Luke 23:47 N-NMS
GRK: δὲ ὁ ἑκατοντάρχης τὸ γενόμενον
NAS: Now when the centurion saw
KJV: Now when the centurion saw
INT: moreover the centurion that which had taken place

Acts 10:1 N-NMS
GRK: ὀνόματι Κορνήλιος ἑκατοντάρχης ἐκ σπείρης
NAS: Cornelius, a centurion of what was called
KJV: Cornelius, a centurion of
INT: by name Cornelius a centurion of a cohort

Acts 10:22 N-NMS
GRK: εἶπαν Κορνήλιος ἑκατοντάρχης ἀνὴρ δίκαιος
NAS: Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous
KJV: Cornelius the centurion, a just
INT: they said Cornelius a centurion a man righteous

Acts 21:32 N-AMP
GRK: στρατιώτας καὶ ἑκατοντάρχας κατέδραμεν ἐπ'
NAS: [some] soldiers and centurions and ran down
KJV: and centurions, and ran down
INT: soldiers and centurions ran down upon

Acts 22:25 N-AMS
GRK: τὸν ἑστῶτα ἑκατόνταρχον ὁ Παῦλος
NAS: said to the centurion who was standing
KJV: unto the centurion that stood by,
INT: the who stood by centurion Paul

Acts 22:26 N-NMS
GRK: δὲ ὁ ἑκατοντάρχης προσελθὼν τῷ
NAS: When the centurion heard
KJV: When the centurion heard
INT: moreover the centurion having gone to the

Acts 23:17 N-GMP
GRK: ἕνα τῶν ἑκατονταρχῶν ἔφη Τὸν
NAS: one of the centurions to him and said,
KJV: one of the centurions unto [him], and said,
INT: one of the centurions said the

Acts 23:23 N-GMP
GRK: δύο τῶν ἑκατονταρχῶν εἶπεν Ἑτοιμάσατε
NAS: to him two of the centurions and said,
KJV: two centurions, saying,
INT: two of the centurions he said Prepare

Acts 24:23 N-DMS
GRK: διαταξάμενος τῷ ἑκατοντάρχῃ τηρεῖσθαι αὐτὸν
NAS: he gave orders to the centurion for him to be kept in custody
KJV: he commanded a centurion to keep
INT: having commanded the centurion to keep him

Acts 27:1 N-DMS
GRK: ἑτέρους δεσμώτας ἑκατοντάρχῃ ὀνόματι Ἰουλίῳ
NAS: prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan
KJV: Julius, a centurion of Augustus'
INT: other prisoners to a centurion by name Julius

Acts 27:6 N-NMS
GRK: εὑρὼν ὁ ἑκατοντάρχης πλοῖον Ἀλεξανδρινὸν
NAS: There the centurion found
KJV: And there the centurion found a ship
INT: having found the centurion a ship of Alexandria

Acts 27:11 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ δὲ ἑκατοντάρχης τῷ κυβερνήτῃ
NAS: But the centurion was more persuaded
KJV: Nevertheless the centurion believed
INT: but [the] centurion by the pilot

Acts 27:31 N-DMS
GRK: Παῦλος τῷ ἑκατοντάρχῃ καὶ τοῖς
NAS: said to the centurion and to the soldiers,
KJV: said to the centurion and
INT: Paul to the centurion and to the

Acts 27:43 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ δὲ ἑκατοντάρχης βουλόμενος διασῶσαι
NAS: but the centurion, wanting to bring
KJV: But the centurion, willing to save
INT: but [the] centurion desiring to save

Acts 28:16 Noun-NMS
GRK: Ῥώμην ὁ ἑκατόνταρχος παρέδωκεν τοὺς
KJV: Rome, the centurion delivered
INT: Rome the centurion delivered the

Strong's Greek 1543
21 Occurrences

ἑκατοντάρχας — 1 Occ.
ἑκατοντάρχῃ — 4 Occ.
ἑκατοντάρχης — 8 Occ.
ἑκατονταρχῶν — 2 Occ.
ἑκατόνταρχον — 1 Occ.
ἑκατόνταρχος — 4 Occ.
Ἑκατοντάρχου — 1 Occ.