Lexicon sikarios: Assassin, Murderer Original Word: σικάριος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance murderer. Of Latin origin; a dagger-man or assassin; a freebooter (Jewish fanatic outlawed by the Romans) -- murderer. Compare phoneus. see GREEK phoneus NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin, sica (a dagger) Definition an assassin NASB Translation Assassins (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4607: σικάριοςσικάριος, σικαριου, ὁ (a Latin word), an assassin, i. e. one who carries a dagger or short sword (Latinsica (cf. Josephus, as below)) under his clothing, that he may kill secretly and treacherously anyone he wishes to (a cut-throat): Acts 21:38. (Josephus, b. j. 2, 17, 6 σικαριους ἐκάλουν τούς λῃστάς ἔχοντας ὑπό τοῖς κόλποις τά ξιφη (cf. 2, 13, 3); also Antiquities 20, 8, 10 σικαριοι λῃσταί εἰσί χρώμενοι ξιφιδιοις παραπλησιοις μέν τό μέγεθος τοῖς τῶν Περσῶν ἀκινακαις, ἐπικαμπεσι δέ ] καί ὁμοιοις ταῖς ὑπό Ῥωμαίων σικαις καλουμεναις, ἀφ' ὧν καί τήν προσηγοριαν οἱ ληστευοντες ἔλαβον πολλούς ἀναιροῦντες.) (Synonym: see φονεύς.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Latin word "sicarius," which means "assassin" or "murderer." The term is related to "sica," a type of curved dagger used by assassins.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for "σικάριος" in the Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, as the term is specifically related to a historical group during the Roman period. However, related concepts of violence and assassination can be found in Hebrew terms such as "רָצַח" (ratsach • Strong's Hebrew 7523), meaning "to murder" or "to slay." Usage: The term "sikarios" is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who were involved in acts of political violence and assassination. It appears in the context of describing certain individuals who were notorious for their violent actions. Context: The term "σικάριος" (sikarios) is notably used in the New Testament in Acts 21:38, where the Roman commander addresses Paul, mistaking him for an Egyptian who led a group of assassins. The passage reads: "Aren’t you the Egyptian who incited a rebellion some time ago and led four thousand men of the 'Assassins' into the wilderness?" (BSB). This reference highlights the historical context of the "Sicarii," a splinter group of Jewish zealots who actively resisted Roman rule through acts of terrorism and assassination. The Sicarii were known for their stealth and use of small daggers, which they concealed under their cloaks to attack their targets in crowded places, often during festivals or gatherings. Their actions were part of a broader resistance movement against Roman occupation, and they were considered both freedom fighters and terrorists, depending on one's perspective. The use of the term in Acts underscores the political tensions of the time and the various factions within Jewish society that sought to challenge Roman authority. Forms and Transliterations σικαριων σικαρίων sikarion sikariōn sikaríon sikaríōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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