2760. kenturión

Lexicon

kenturión: Centurion

Original Word: κεντυρίων
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: kenturión
Pronunciation: ken-too-ree-OWN
Phonetic Spelling: (ken-too-ree'-ohn)
Definition: Centurion
Meaning: a centurion, an officer commanding about a hundred infantry in the Roman army.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

centurion.

Of Latin origin; a centurion, i.e. Captain of one hundred soldiers -- centurion.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
a centurion (a Rom. army officer)
NASB Translation
centurion (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2760: κεντυρίων

κεντυρίων, κεντυρίωνος, ὁ, a Latin word, a centurion: Mark 15:39, 44f (Polybius 6, 24, 5.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Latin word "centurio," which refers to a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Roman military rank of centurion, as it is a distinctly Roman concept. However, the role of military leaders and officers can be seen in various Hebrew terms related to leadership and command, such as שַׂר (sar, Strong's Hebrew 8269), which means "prince," "chief," or "leader."

Usage: The term κεντυρίων is used in the New Testament to describe Roman centurions, who were often depicted as figures of authority and respect. They appear in various narratives, interacting with Jesus and the apostles.

Context: The term κεντυρίων appears in the New Testament to describe a Roman centurion, a key military officer in the Roman army. Centurions were responsible for maintaining discipline among the troops and executing orders from higher command. They were often seen as men of authority, discipline, and valor.

In the New Testament, centurions are portrayed in a positive light, often demonstrating faith, respect, and fairness. For instance, in Matthew 8:5-13, a centurion approaches Jesus in Capernaum, seeking healing for his servant. Jesus 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 centurion is Cornelius, described in Acts 10 as a devout man who feared God. Cornelius receives a vision from God, leading to Peter's visit and the subsequent outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles, marking a significant moment in the early Church's expansion beyond Jewish communities.

Centurions also play a role in the events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion. In Mark 15:39, a centurion witnessing Jesus' death declares, "Truly this man was the Son of God!" This acknowledgment highlights the centurion's recognition of Jesus' divine nature.

The presence of centurions in the New Testament narratives underscores the interaction between Roman authority and the early Christian movement, illustrating themes of faith, authority, and the breaking of cultural barriers.

Forms and Transliterations

κεντυριων κεντυρίων κεντυριωνα κεντυρίωνα κεντυριωνος κεντυρίωνος kenturion kenturiōn kenturiona kenturiōna kenturionos kenturiōnos kentyrion kentyriōn kentyríon kentyríōn kentyriona kentyriōna kentyríona kentyríōna kentyrionos kentyriōnos kentyríonos kentyríōnos

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 15:39 N-NMS
GRK: δὲ ὁ κεντυρίων ὁ παρεστηκὼς
NAS: When the centurion, who was standing
KJV: And when the centurion, which stood
INT: moreover the centurion who stood by

Mark 15:44 N-AMS
GRK: προσκαλεσάμενος τὸν κεντυρίωνα ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτὸν
NAS: and summoning the centurion, he questioned
KJV: calling [unto him] the centurion, he asked
INT: having called to [him] the centurion he questioned him

Mark 15:45 N-GMS
GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ κεντυρίωνος ἐδωρήσατο τὸ
NAS: And ascertaining this from the centurion, he granted
KJV: [it] of the centurion, he gave
INT: from the centurion he granted the

Strong's Greek 2760
3 Occurrences

κεντυρίων — 1 Occ.
κεντυρίωνα — 1 Occ.
κεντυρίωνος — 1 Occ.