Strong's Lexicon Pilatos: Pilate Original Word: Πιλᾶτος Word Origin: Of Latin origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Pilate, as he is a Roman figure. However, his interactions are primarily with Jewish leaders and the Hebrew populace. Usage: Pilate refers to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea during the time of Jesus Christ. He is most notably recognized for presiding over the trial of Jesus and authorizing His crucifixion. Pilate is depicted as a figure who, despite recognizing Jesus' innocence, succumbed to political pressure and the demands of the crowd. Cultural and Historical Background: Pontius Pilate served as the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judea from AD 26 to 36. His governance was marked by tension between Roman authority and Jewish customs. Pilate's role in the trial of Jesus is a pivotal moment in the New Testament, highlighting the complex interplay between Roman political power and Jewish religious leadership. Historical sources outside the Bible, such as the writings of Josephus and Philo, also provide insights into Pilate's character and administrative style, often portraying him as a harsh and insensitive ruler. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition Pilate, a Rom. procurator of Judea NASB Translation Pilate (55). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4091: ΠειλᾶτοςΠειλᾶτος, 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 Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman -- Pilate. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 27:2 N-DMSGRK: 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 Matthew 27:17 N-NMS Matthew 27:22 N-NMS Matthew 27:24 N-NMS Matthew 27:58 N-DMS Matthew 27:58 N-NMS Matthew 27:62 N-AMS Matthew 27:65 N-NMS Mark 15:1 N-DMS Mark 15:2 N-NMS Mark 15:4 N-NMS Mark 15:5 N-AMS Mark 15:9 N-NMS Mark 15:12 N-NMS Mark 15:14 N-NMS Mark 15:15 N-NMS Mark 15:43 N-AMS Mark 15:44 N-NMS Luke 3:1 N-GMS Luke 13:1 N-NMS Luke 23:1 N-AMS Luke 23:3 N-NMS Luke 23:4 N-NMS Luke 23:6 N-NMS Strong's Greek 4091 |