4513. Rhómaikos
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Rhómaikos: Roman

Original Word: Ῥωμαϊκός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Rhómaikos
Pronunciation: hro-mah-ee-KOS
Phonetic Spelling: (rho-mah-ee-kos')
Definition: Roman
Meaning: Roman, Latin.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Latin.

From Rhomaios; Romaic, i.e. Latin -- Latin.

see GREEK Rhomaios

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
variant reading for Rhómaisti q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4513: Ῥωμαϊκός

Ῥωμαϊκός, Ρ᾽ωμαικη, Ρ᾽ωμαικον, Roman, Latin: Luke 23:38 R G L brackets Tr marginal reading brackets ((Polybius, Diodorus, Dionysius Halicarnassus, others.))

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from Ῥώμη (Rhōmē), meaning "Rome."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Ῥωμαϊκός, as it specifically pertains to the Roman context, which is distinct from the Hebrew cultural and historical background. However, the influence of foreign empires, including Rome, is acknowledged in the Hebrew Scriptures, particularly in prophetic and historical books that anticipate or reflect on foreign domination.

Usage: The term Ῥωμαϊκός is used to describe anything related to Rome or the Roman people, culture, or government.

Context: The Greek term Ῥωμαϊκός appears in the New Testament context to denote aspects related to the Roman Empire, which was the prevailing political and cultural power during the time of the early Christian church. The Roman Empire's influence is evident in various aspects of the New Testament narrative, including governance, law, and societal norms.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to highlight the Roman context in which many events of the New Testament occur. For instance, the Roman legal system plays a crucial role in the trials of Jesus and Paul. The Roman centurions and soldiers are frequently mentioned, illustrating the pervasive presence of Roman authority.

The Roman Empire's infrastructure, such as roads and cities, facilitated the spread of the Gospel, as seen in the missionary journeys of Paul. The Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, provided a relatively stable environment that allowed for the dissemination of Christian teachings across diverse regions.

The term Ῥωμαϊκός underscores the interaction between early Christians and the Roman world, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities faced by the nascent church. The Roman context is essential for understanding the historical and cultural backdrop of the New Testament writings.

Forms and Transliterations
Ρωμαικοις Ρωμαικοῖς Romaikois Romaikoîs Rōmaikois Rōmaikoîs
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 23:38 Adj-DNP
GRK: Ἑλληνικοῖς καὶ Ρωμαικοῖς καὶ Ἑβραικοῖς
KJV: of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew,
INT: Greek and Latin and Hebrew

Strong's Greek 4513
1 Occurrence


Ρωμαικοῖς — 1 Occ.















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