3079. Lusias

Lexicon

Lusias: Lysias

Original Word: Λυσίας
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Lusias
Pronunciation: loo-see'-as
Phonetic Spelling: (loo-see'-as)
Definition: Lysias
Meaning: Claudius Lysias, a Roman tribune of the soldiers in Jerusalem.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Lysias.

Of uncertain affinity; Lysias, a Roman -- Lysias.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Lysias, a Rom.
NASB Translation
Lysias (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3079: Λυσίας

Λυσίας, Λυσίου, ὁ (Claudius) Lysias, a Roman chiliarch (A. V. 'chief captain'): Acts 23:26; Acts 24:7 (Rec.),22. (B. D. American edition, under the word.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λύω (lyō), meaning "to loose" or "to release."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Λυσίας, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context and Roman historical setting. However, the concept of a military officer or commander might be loosely related to Hebrew terms for leaders or captains, such as שַׂר (sar), meaning "prince" or "chief."

Usage: The name Lysias appears in the New Testament in the context of the Acts of the Apostles, specifically in relation to the events surrounding the Apostle Paul.

Context: Claudius Lysias was a Roman tribune and commander of the cohort stationed in Jerusalem during the time of the Apostle Paul. He is mentioned in the Book of Acts as the officer who intervened when Paul was seized by a mob in the temple. Lysias, upon learning that Paul was a Roman citizen, took measures to protect him and ensure a fair hearing.

In Acts 21:31-40, Lysias is first introduced when he rescues Paul from a violent crowd. He initially misunderstands Paul to be an Egyptian revolutionary but allows him to address the people after Paul clarifies his identity. Later, in Acts 22:24-29, Lysias orders Paul to be flogged for interrogation but halts the process upon discovering Paul's Roman citizenship, which afforded him certain legal protections.

Lysias plays a crucial role in the subsequent events, as described in Acts 23:26-30, where he writes a letter to Governor Felix explaining the situation and transferring Paul to Caesarea for his own safety. This action underscores Lysias's responsibility to uphold Roman law and order, as well as his respect for the rights of Roman citizens.

Lysias's interactions with Paul highlight the complexities of Roman governance in Judea and the tensions between Roman authorities and the local Jewish population. His actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and legal procedure, reflecting the broader Roman administrative practices of the time.

Forms and Transliterations

Λυσιας Λυσίας Lusias Lysias Lysías

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 23:26 N-NMS
GRK: Κλαύδιος Λυσίας τῷ κρατίστῳ
NAS: Claudius Lysias, to the most excellent
KJV: Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent
INT: Claudius Lysias to the most excellent

Acts 24:7 Noun-NMS
GRK: παρελθὼν δὲ Λυσίας ὁ χιλιαρχος
KJV: the chief captain Lysias came
INT: having come up however Lysias the chief captain

Acts 24:22 N-NMS
GRK: εἴπας Ὅταν Λυσίας ὁ χιλίαρχος
NAS: When Lysias the commander
KJV: When Lysias the chief captain
INT: having said When Lysias the chief captain

Strong's Greek 3079
3 Occurrences

Λυσίας — 3 Occ.