4194. Pontios
Strong's 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.

Word Origin: Derived from Πόντος (Pontos), referring to the region of Pontus in Asia Minor.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Pontios" as it is a Greek term specifically referring to a Roman official. However, the role of a governor or ruler can be related to Hebrew terms like "פֶּחָה" (pechah) meaning governor or "שַׂר" (sar) meaning prince or leader.

Usage: The term "Pontios" is used in the New Testament to refer to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea during the time of Jesus Christ. It is an adjective that denotes someone from Pontus, but in the biblical context, it is specifically associated with Pilate.

Cultural and Historical Background: Pontius Pilate was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from AD 26 to 36. He is historically known for presiding over the trial of Jesus and authorizing His crucifixion. Pilate's role is significant in the Passion narratives, highlighting the intersection of Roman political authority and Jewish religious leadership.

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, , 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.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Pontius.

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

Forms and Transliterations
Ποντιος Πόντιος Ποντιου Ποντίου ποντοπορούσης Pontios Póntios Pontiou Pontíou
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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.















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