Strong's Lexicon titlos: Title, Inscription Original Word: τίτλος Word Origin: Derived from Latin "titulus," meaning a label or inscription. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "τίτλος," the concept of an inscription or sign can be related to Hebrew words like "כָּתוּב" (kathub, meaning "writing" or "inscription") and "מִכְתָּב" (mikhtav, meaning "writing" or "document"). Usage: The Greek word "τίτλος" refers to a written inscription or title, often used to denote a label or sign. In the context of the New Testament, it specifically refers to the inscription placed above Jesus' head on the cross, declaring Him "King of the Jews." Cultural and Historical Background: In the Roman world, it was customary to place a titlos above a crucified person to indicate the crime for which they were being executed. This served as a public declaration and a deterrent to others. The titlos for Jesus was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek, reflecting the diverse population of Jerusalem and the universal significance of His crucifixion. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5102: τίτλοςτίτλος, 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.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance an inscription, noticeOf Latin origin; a titulus or "title" (placard) -- title. Forms and Transliterations τιτλον τίτλον titlon títlonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 19:19 N-AMSGRK: 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 |
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