Berean Strong's Lexicon Lusias: Lysias Original Word: Λυσίας Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λύω (luō), meaning "to loose" or "to release." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Lysias, as it is a Greek name specific to the New Testament context. Usage: The name Lysias refers to Claudius Lysias, a Roman military tribune mentioned in the New Testament. He played a significant role in the events surrounding the Apostle Paul's arrest and subsequent trials. As a tribune, Lysias was responsible for maintaining order and overseeing the Roman cohort stationed in Jerusalem. Cultural and Historical Background: Claudius Lysias was a Roman officer who held the rank of chiliarch, commanding a cohort of soldiers. His name suggests he was a Greek by birth who acquired Roman citizenship, likely through service or purchase, as was common in the Roman Empire. His actions in the biblical narrative reflect the Roman legal and military systems' influence in Judea during the first century A.D. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Lysias, a Rom. NASB Translation Lysias (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3079: ΛυσίαςΛυσίας, 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.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Lysias. Of uncertain affinity; Lysias, a Roman -- Lysias. Forms and Transliterations Λυσιας Λυσίας Lusias Lysias LysíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 23:26 N-NMSGRK: 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 Acts 24:22 N-NMS |