4194. Pontios

Lexicon

Pontios: Pontius

Original Word: Πόντιος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Pontios
Pronunciation: PON-tee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (pon'-tee-os)
Definition: Pontius
Meaning: Pontius.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Pontius.

Of Latin origin; apparently bridged; Pontius, a Roman -- Pontius.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Pontius (Pilate), a governor of Judea
NASB Translation
Pontius (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4194: Πόντιος

Πόντιος, Ποντίου, ὁ, Pontius (a Roman name), the praenomen of Pilate, procurator of Judaea (see Πιλᾶτος): Matthew 27:2 (R G L); Luke 3:1; Acts 4:27; 1 Timothy 6:13.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Πόντος (Pontos), referring to the region of Pontus, located on the southern coast of the Black Sea in modern-day Turkey.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Πόντιος, as it specifically refers to a Roman official and a region outside the traditional Hebrew context. However, related concepts of governance and authority can be found in Hebrew terms such as שָׁלִיט (shalit, Strong's Hebrew 7989) meaning "ruler" or "governor."

Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to refer to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus Christ.

Context: • Pontius Pilate is a significant historical figure mentioned in the New Testament, known for his role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As the Roman prefect (governor) of Judea from approximately 26-36 AD, Pilate is depicted in the Gospels as a somewhat reluctant participant in the events leading to Jesus' death. Despite his initial hesitations and attempts to release Jesus, Pilate ultimately capitulates to the demands of the Jewish leaders and the crowd, authorizing the crucifixion.
• In the Gospel of Matthew, Pilate famously 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.'").
• The Gospel of John provides a more detailed interaction between Pilate and Jesus, highlighting Pilate's internal conflict and his questioning of Jesus' identity and kingship (John 18:33-38, BSB).
• Pilate's role is also mentioned in the Apostles' Creed, underscoring his historical and theological significance in the Christian tradition.
• Beyond the biblical texts, historical sources such as the writings of Josephus and Philo, as well as the Roman historian Tacitus, provide additional context about Pilate's governance and his interactions with the Jewish population.

Forms and Transliterations

Ποντιος Πόντιος Ποντιου Ποντίου ποντοπορούσης Pontios Póntios Pontiou Pontíou

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 3:1 N-GMS
GRK: Καίσαρος ἡγεμονεύοντος Ποντίου Πιλάτου τῆς
NAS: Caesar, when Pontius Pilate
KJV: Caesar, Pontius Pilate
INT: Ceasar being governor Pontius Pilate

Acts 4:27 N-NMS
GRK: τε καὶ Πόντιος Πιλᾶτος σὺν
NAS: both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along
KJV: Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with
INT: both and Pontius Pilate with

1 Timothy 6:13 N-GMS
GRK: μαρτυρήσαντος ἐπὶ Ποντίου Πιλάτου τὴν
NAS: confession before Pontius Pilate,
KJV: who before Pontius Pilate witnessed
INT: having testified before Pontius Pilate the

Strong's Greek 4194
3 Occurrences

Πόντιος — 1 Occ.
Ποντίου — 2 Occ.