4091. Pilatos

Lexicon

Pilatos: Pilate

Original Word: Πιλᾶτος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Pilatos
Pronunciation: pee-LAH-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (pil-at'-os)
Definition: Pilate
Meaning: Pilate.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Pilate.

Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman -- Pilate.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Pilate, a Rom. procurator of Judea
NASB Translation
Pilate (55).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4091: Πειλᾶτος

Πειλᾶτος, see Πιλᾶτος (and cf. εἰ, ἰ)

STRONGS NT 4091: ΠιλᾶτοςΠιλᾶτος (L) Tr better Πιλᾶτος ((on the accent in manuscripts see Tdf. Proleg., p. 103; cf. Chandler § 326; Buttmann, p. 6 n.); Winers Grammar, § 6, 1 m.), T WH incorrectly Πειλᾶτος (but see Tdf. Proleg., p. 84f; WHs Appendix, p. 155; and cf. εἰ, ἰ) (a Latin name, equivalent to 'armed with a pilum or javelin,' like Torquatus equivalent to 'adorned with the collar or neck-chain'; (so generally; but some would contract it from pileatus i. e. 'wearing the felt cap' (pileus), the badge of a manumitted slave; cf. Leyrer in Herzog as below; Plumptre in B. D. under the word (note))), Πιλάτου, ὁ (on the use of the article with the name cf. Winers Grammar, 113 (107) n.), Pontius Pilate, the fifth procurator of the Roman emperor in Judaea and Samaria (having had as predecessors Coponius, Marcus Ambivius, Annius Rufus, and Valerius Gratus). (Some writers (e. g. BB. DD., under the word) call Pilate the sixth procurator, reckoning Subinus as the first, he having had charge for a time, during the absence of Archelaus at Rome, shortly after the death of Herod; cf. Josephus, Antiquities 17, 9, 3.) He was sent into Judaea in the year , and remained in office ten years; (cf. Keim, Jesus von Naz. iii., p. 485f. (English translation, vi. 226f)). Although he saw that Jesus was innocent, yet, fearing that the Jews would bring an accusation against him before Caesar for the wrongs he had done them, and dreading the emperor's displeasure, he delivered up Jesus to their bloodthirsty demands and ordered him to be crucified. At length, in consequence of his having ordered the slaughter of the Samaritans assembled at Matt. Gerizim, Vitellius, the governor of Syria and father of the Vitellius who was afterward emperor, removed him from office and ordered him to go to Rome and answer their accusations; but before his arrival Tiberius died. Cf. Josephus, Antiquities 18, 2-4 and chapter 6, 5; b. j. 2, 9, 2 and 4; Philo, leg. ad Gaium § 38; Tacitus, ann. 15, 44. Eusebius (h. e. 2, 7, and Chron. ad ann. I. Gaii) reports that he died by his own hand. Various stories about his death are related in the Evangelia apocr. edition Tischendorf, p. 426ff (English translation, p. 231ff). He is mentioned in the N. T. in Matthew 27:2ff; Mark 15:1ff; Luke 3:1; Luke 13:1; Luke 23:1ff; John 18:29ff; ff; Acts 3:13; Acts 4:27; Acts 13:28; 1 Timothy 6:18. A full account of him is given in Winers RWB, under the word Pilatus; (BB. DD. ibid.); Ewald, Geschichte Christus' u. seiner Zeit, edition 3, p. 82ff; Leyrer in Herzog xi., p. 663ff (2nd edition, p. 685ff); Renan, Vie de Jesus, 14me edition, p. 413ff (English translation, (N. Y. 1865), p. 333ff); Klöpper in Schenkel iv., p. 581f; Schürer, Neutest. Zeitgesch. § 17 c., p. 252ff; (Warneck, Pont. Pilatus as above with (pp. 210. Gotha, 1867)).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name "Pilatus."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Pilate, as it is a Latin name. However, the role and actions of Pilate are contextually linked to the broader narrative of the Roman occupation of Judea, which is addressed in various Hebrew texts concerning Roman rule and governance.

Usage: The name Πιλᾶτος appears in the New Testament as the Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus Christ and ultimately authorized His crucifixion.

Context: Pontius Pilate served as the Roman prefect (governor) of Judea from approximately 26 to 36 AD. He is most famously known for his role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Pilate is depicted in the Gospels as a figure who, despite recognizing Jesus' innocence, capitulated to the demands of the Jewish leaders and the crowd to have Jesus crucified.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Pilate is portrayed as a reluctant judge who washes his hands before the crowd, symbolically distancing himself from the decision to execute Jesus (Matthew 27:24, BSB: "When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. 'I am innocent of this man’s blood,' he said. 'You bear the responsibility.'"). This act has become emblematic of evading responsibility.

The Gospel of John provides a more detailed interaction between Pilate and Jesus, highlighting Pilate's internal conflict and his questioning of Jesus about His kingship and truth (John 18:37-38, BSB: "Then Pilate said to Him, 'So You are a king?' Jesus answered, 'You say that I am a king. For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.' 'What is truth?' Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, 'I find no basis for a charge against Him.'").

Pilate's historical role is corroborated by extra-biblical sources, including writings by the Jewish historian Josephus and the Roman historian Tacitus. These sources confirm his governance in Judea and his involvement in the events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion.

Pilate's legacy is complex; he is often viewed as a symbol of political expediency and moral compromise. His actions during the trial of Jesus have been the subject of theological reflection and artistic representation throughout history.

Forms and Transliterations

Πειλατον Πειλᾶτον Πειλατος Πειλᾶτος Πειλατου Πειλάτου Πειλατω Πειλάτῳ Πιλᾶτον Πιλᾶτος Πιλάτου Πιλάτῳ Pilato Pilatō Pilátoi Pilátōi Pilaton Pilâton Pilatos Pilâtos Pilatou Pilátou

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 27:2 N-DMS
GRK: καὶ παρέδωκαν Πιλάτῳ τῷ ἡγεμόνι
NAS: and delivered Him to Pilate the governor.
KJV: him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
INT: and delivered him to Pilate the governor

Matthew 27:13 N-NMS
GRK: αὐτῷ ὁ Πιλᾶτος Οὐκ ἀκούεις
NAS: Then Pilate said
KJV: said Pilate unto him,
INT: to him Pilate not Hear you

Matthew 27:17 N-NMS
GRK: αὐτοῖς ὁ Πιλᾶτος Τίνα θέλετε
NAS: gathered together, Pilate said
KJV: were gathered together, Pilate said
INT: to them Pilate Whom will you [that]

Matthew 27:22 N-NMS
GRK: αὐτοῖς ὁ Πιλᾶτος Τί οὖν
NAS: Pilate said to them, Then
KJV: Pilate saith unto them,
INT: to them Pilate What then

Matthew 27:24 N-NMS
GRK: δὲ ὁ Πιλᾶτος ὅτι οὐδὲν
NAS: When Pilate saw
KJV: When Pilate saw that
INT: moreover Pilate that nothing

Matthew 27:58 N-DMS
GRK: προσελθὼν τῷ Πιλάτῳ ᾐτήσατο τὸ
NAS: went to Pilate and asked
KJV: He went to Pilate, and begged the body
INT: having gone to Pilate asked for the

Matthew 27:58 N-NMS
GRK: τότε ὁ Πιλᾶτος ἐκέλευσεν ἀποδοθῆναι
NAS: Then Pilate ordered
KJV: Then Pilate commanded
INT: Then Pilate commanded it to be given up

Matthew 27:62 N-AMS
GRK: Φαρισαῖοι πρὸς Πιλᾶτον
NAS: gathered together with Pilate,
KJV: came together unto Pilate,
INT: Pharisees before Pilate

Matthew 27:65 N-NMS
GRK: αὐτοῖς ὁ Πιλᾶτος Ἔχετε κουστωδίαν
NAS: Pilate said to them, You have
KJV: Pilate said unto them,
INT: to them Pilate You have a guard

Mark 15:1 N-DMS
GRK: καὶ παρέδωκαν Πιλάτῳ
NAS: and delivered Him to Pilate.
KJV: and delivered [him] to Pilate.
INT: and delivered [him] to Pilate

Mark 15:2 N-NMS
GRK: αὐτὸν ὁ Πιλᾶτος Σὺ εἶ
NAS: Pilate questioned
KJV: And Pilate asked him,
INT: him Pilate You are

Mark 15:4 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ δὲ Πιλᾶτος πάλιν ἐπηρώτα
NAS: Then Pilate questioned Him again,
KJV: And Pilate asked him
INT: and Pilate again questioned

Mark 15:5 N-AMS
GRK: θαυμάζειν τὸν Πιλᾶτον
NAS: answer; so Pilate was amazed.
KJV: nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.
INT: marveled Pilate

Mark 15:9 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ δὲ Πιλᾶτος ἀπεκρίθη αὐτοῖς
NAS: Pilate answered them, saying,
KJV: But Pilate answered them,
INT: but Pilate answered them

Mark 15:12 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ δὲ Πιλᾶτος πάλιν ἀποκριθεὶς
NAS: again, Pilate said
KJV: And Pilate answered and said
INT: and Pilate again having answered

Mark 15:14 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ δὲ Πιλᾶτος ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς
NAS: But Pilate said to them, Why,
KJV: Then Pilate said unto them,
INT: and Pilate said to them

Mark 15:15 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ δὲ Πιλᾶτος βουλόμενος τῷ
NAS: the crowd, Pilate released
KJV: And [so] Pilate, willing to content
INT: moreover Pilate desiring to the

Mark 15:43 N-AMS
GRK: πρὸς τὸν Πιλᾶτον καὶ ᾐτήσατο
NAS: in before Pilate, and asked
KJV: boldly unto Pilate, and craved
INT: to Pilate and asked for

Mark 15:44 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ δὲ Πιλᾶτος ἐθαύμασεν εἰ
NAS: Pilate wondered if
KJV: And Pilate marvelled if
INT: and Pilate wondered if

Luke 3:1 N-GMS
GRK: ἡγεμονεύοντος Ποντίου Πιλάτου τῆς Ἰουδαίας
NAS: when Pontius Pilate was governor
KJV: Pontius Pilate being governor
INT: being governor Pontius Pilate of Judea

Luke 13:1 N-NMS
GRK: τὸ αἷμα Πιλᾶτος ἔμιξεν μετὰ
NAS: blood Pilate had mixed
KJV: whose blood Pilate had mingled with
INT: the blood Pilate mingled with

Luke 23:1 N-AMS
GRK: ἐπὶ τὸν Πιλᾶτον
NAS: up and brought Him before Pilate.
KJV: him unto Pilate.
INT: to Pilate

Luke 23:3 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ δὲ Πιλᾶτος ἠρώτησεν αὐτὸν
NAS: So Pilate asked Him, saying,
KJV: And Pilate asked him,
INT: moreover Pilate questioned him

Luke 23:4 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ δὲ Πιλᾶτος εἶπεν πρὸς
NAS: Then Pilate said to the chief priests
KJV: Then said Pilate to the chief priests
INT: moreover Pilate said to

Luke 23:6 N-NMS
GRK: Πιλᾶτος δὲ ἀκούσας
NAS: When Pilate heard it, he asked
KJV: When Pilate heard of Galilee,
INT: Pilate moreover having heard

Strong's Greek 4091
55 Occurrences

Πιλάτῳ — 6 Occ.
Πιλᾶτον — 7 Occ.
Πιλᾶτος — 39 Occ.
Πιλάτου — 3 Occ.