Lexicon Rhómaios: Roman Original Word: Ῥωμαῖος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Rhómaios
Pronunciation: hro-MAH-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (hro-mah'-yos)
Definition: Roman
Meaning: Roman; subst: a Roman citizen. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Roman, of Rome. From Rhome; Romaean, i.e. Roman (as noun) -- Roman, of Rome. see GREEK Rhome NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom RhóméDefinitionRoman NASB TranslationRoman (5), Romans (6), Rome (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4514: ῬωμαῖοςῬωμαῖος, Ρ᾽ωμαιου, ὁ, a Roman: John 11:48; Acts 2:10 ( R. V. here from Rome); Acts 16:21, 37; Acts 22:25-27, 29; Acts 23:27; Acts 25:16; Acts 28:17. (( Polybius, Josephus, others); often in 1 and 2 Macc.)
Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from Ῥώμη (Rhōmē), meaning "Rome."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Ῥωμαῖος, as it specifically refers to Roman identity and citizenship, a concept that is distinct to the Greco-Roman world and not present in the Hebrew Scriptures. However, the broader concept of foreign nations and rulers can be found in various Hebrew terms related to Gentiles and empires, such as גּוֹי (goy, Strong's H1471) for "nation" or "people." Usage: The term Ῥωμαῖος is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals who are citizens of Rome or are associated with Roman identity and culture. Context: The term Ῥωμαῖος (Rhōmaios) appears in the New Testament to denote individuals who are citizens of the Roman Empire, which was the dominant political and cultural power during the time of the early Christian church. The Roman Empire, with its capital in Rome, was known for its extensive reach, governance, and influence over the Mediterranean region and beyond.
In the New Testament, the term is used to highlight the Roman identity of certain individuals or groups, often in the context of legal and political matters. For example, in Acts 16:37, Paul asserts his rights as a Roman citizen: "But Paul said to the officers, 'They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Certainly not! Let them come themselves and escort us out.'" (BSB)
The Roman citizenship carried significant privileges, including legal protections and the right to a fair trial, which Paul utilized in his missionary journeys and legal defenses. The presence of Roman citizens in the narrative underscores the intersection of early Christianity with the broader Roman world, highlighting the spread of the Gospel across diverse cultural and political landscapes.
The term also appears in John 11:48, where the Jewish leaders express concern about the potential repercussions of Jesus' growing influence: "If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation." (BSB) This reflects the tension between the Jewish authorities and the Roman government, as well as the perceived threat of Jesus' ministry to the established order. Forms and Transliterations Ρωμαιοι Ῥωμαῖοι Ῥωμαῖοί Ρωμαιοις Ῥωμαίοις Ρωμαιον Ῥωμαῖον Ρωμαιος Ῥωμαῖος Ῥωμαῖός Ρωμαιους Ῥωμαίους Ρωμαιων Ῥωμαίων Rhomaioi Rhomaîoi Rhomaîoí Rhōmaioi Rhōmaîoi Rhōmaîoí Rhomaiois Rhomaíois Rhōmaiois Rhōmaíois Rhomaion Rhomaíon Rhomaîon Rhōmaion Rhōmaiōn Rhōmaíōn Rhōmaîon Rhomaios Rhomaîos Rhomaîós Rhōmaios Rhōmaîos Rhōmaîós Rhomaious Rhomaíous Rhōmaious Rhōmaíous Romaioi Rōmaioi Romaiois Rōmaiois Romaion Rōmaion Rōmaiōn Romaios Rōmaios Romaious RōmaiousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 11:48 Adj-NMPGRK: ἐλεύσονται οἱ Ῥωμαῖοι καὶ ἀροῦσινNAS: will believe in Him, and the Romans will come KJV: him: and the Romans shall come and INT: will come the Romans and will take away Acts 2:10 Adj-NMP
GRK: οἱ ἐπιδημοῦντες Ῥωμαῖοι
NAS: and visitors from Rome, both
KJV: and strangers of Rome, Jews
INT: those visiting [here] from Rome Acts 16:21 Adj-DMP
GRK: οὐδὲ ποιεῖν Ῥωμαίοις οὖσιν
NAS: to observe, being Romans.
KJV: to observe, being Romans.
INT: nor to do Romans being Acts 16:37 Adj-AMP
GRK: ἀκατακρίτους ἀνθρώπους Ῥωμαίους ὑπάρχοντας ἔβαλαν
NAS: men who are Romans, and have thrown
KJV: being Romans, and have cast
INT: uncondemned men Romans being they cast [us] Acts 16:38 Adj-NMP
GRK: ἀκούσαντες ὅτι Ῥωμαῖοί εἰσιν
NAS: when they heard that they were Romans,
KJV: that they were Romans.
INT: having heard that Romans they are Acts 22:25 Adj-AMS
GRK: Εἰ ἄνθρωπον Ῥωμαῖον καὶ ἀκατάκριτον
NAS: a man who is a Roman and uncondemned?
KJV: a man that is a Roman, and
INT: if A man a Roman and uncondemned Acts 22:26 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἄνθρωπος οὗτος Ῥωμαῖός ἐστιν
NAS: For this man is a Roman.
KJV: man is a Roman.
INT: man this a Roman is Acts 22:27 Adj-NMS
GRK: μοι σὺ Ῥωμαῖος εἶ ὁ
NAS: and said to him, Tell me, are you a Roman? And he said,
KJV: art thou a Roman? He said,
INT: me you a Roman you are Acts 22:29 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἐπιγνοὺς ὅτι Ῥωμαῖός ἐστιν καὶ
NAS: when he found out that he was a Roman, and because
KJV: that he was a Roman, and because
INT: having ascertained that a Roman he is and Acts 23:27 Adj-NMS
GRK: μαθὼν ὅτι Ῥωμαῖός ἐστιν
NAS: him, having learned that he was a Roman.
KJV: that he was a Roman.
INT: having learned that a Roman he is Acts 25:16 Adj-DMP
GRK: ἔστιν ἔθος Ῥωμαίοις χαρίζεσθαί τινα
NAS: them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand
KJV: the manner of the Romans to deliver
INT: It is a custom with Romans to give up any Acts 28:17 Adj-GMP
GRK: χεῖρας τῶν Ῥωμαίων
NAS: into the hands of the Romans.
KJV: into the hands of the Romans.
INT: hands of the Romans Strong's Greek 4514
12 Occurrences
Ῥωμαίων — 1 Occ.
Ῥωμαῖοι — 3 Occ.
Ῥωμαίοις — 2 Occ.
Ῥωμαῖον — 1 Occ.
Ῥωμαῖός — 4 Occ.
Ῥωμαίους — 1 Occ.
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