5102. titlos

Lexicon

titlos: Title, Inscription

Original Word: τίτλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: titlos
Pronunciation: TIT-los
Phonetic Spelling: (tit'-los)
Definition: Title, Inscription
Meaning: a title, inscription.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

an inscription, notice

Of Latin origin; a titulus or "title" (placard) -- title.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5102: τίτλος

τίτλος, τιτλου, ὁ, a Latin word, a title; an inscription, giving the accusation or crime for which a criminal suffered: John 19:19, 20, and after it Ev. Nic c. 10, 1 at the end. (Sueton. Calig c. 32praecedente titulo qui causam poenae indicaret; again, Domit c. 10canibus objecit cunt hoe titulo: impie locutus parmularius.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Latin "titulus," meaning a label or inscription.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "τίτλος" in the Old Testament, as the concept of a written title or inscription in this specific context is unique to the New Testament narrative of the crucifixion. However, related concepts of inscriptions or writings can be found in Hebrew words such as "כָּתוּב" (kathub, Strong's 3791) meaning "writing" or "inscription."

Usage: The term "τίτλος" is used in the New Testament to refer to the inscription placed above Jesus on the cross, indicating the charge against Him.

Context: The Greek word "τίτλος" appears in the New Testament in the context of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is specifically mentioned in the Gospel of John, where it describes the inscription placed above Jesus' head on the cross. This inscription was written in three languages: Hebrew, Latin, and Greek, and it read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews" (John 19:19, BSB). The use of three languages ensured that the message was understood by a diverse audience, reflecting the widespread influence of these languages in the region at the time.

The inscription served both as a legal charge and a public declaration of the reason for Jesus' crucifixion. Pilate, the Roman governor, ordered this title to be written, and despite objections from the Jewish leaders, he refused to alter it, stating, "What I have written, I have written" (John 19:22, BSB). This act fulfilled the prophetic nature of Jesus' kingship, albeit in a manner that was misunderstood by many at the time.

Theologically, the "τίτλος" holds significant importance as it highlights the recognition of Jesus' identity and mission, even in the moment of His greatest humiliation. It underscores the paradox of the crucifixion, where Jesus is both mocked and proclaimed as King. The inscription, therefore, serves as a testament to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah and His suffering.

Forms and Transliterations

τιτλον τίτλον titlon títlon

Englishman's Concordance

John 19:19 N-AMS
GRK: δὲ καὶ τίτλον ὁ Πιλᾶτος
NAS: wrote an inscription and put
KJV: Pilate wrote a title, and put
INT: moreover also a title Pilate

John 19:20 N-AMS
GRK: οὖν τὸν τίτλον πολλοὶ ἀνέγνωσαν
NAS: this inscription, for the place
KJV: This title then read
INT: therefore the title many read

Strong's Greek 5102
2 Occurrences

τίτλον — 2 Occ.