Lexical Summary Agrippas: Agrippa Original Word: Ἀγρίππας Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Agrippa. Apparently from agrios and hippos; wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods -- Agrippa. see GREEK agrios see GREEK hippos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Agrippa, the name of two desc. of Herod the Great NASB Translation Agrippa (11). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 67: ἈγρίππαςἈγρίππας, (respecting this genitive see Winers Grammar, § 8, 1, p. 60 (59); Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ, sec Ἡρῴδης (3 and) 4. Topical Lexicon Name and Identity Agrippa (Ἀγρίππας, Strong’s Greek 67) in the New Testament is Herod Agrippa II, son of Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12) and great-grandson of Herod the Great. Rome appointed him king over Chalkis (A.D. 50), later expanding his rule to the northern territories of Philip the Tetrarch (Iturea, Trachonitis, and Abilene) and portions of Galilee and Perea. Though officially “king,” his authority was regional and dependent on imperial favor. His residence was chiefly at Caesarea Philippi (renamed Neronias) but he often visited Caesarea Maritima, the Roman provincial capital where the events of Acts 25–26 occur. Occurrences in Acts Acts 25:13, 22, 23, 24, 26; 26:1, 2, 19, 27, 28, 32. In each reference Luke pairs Agrippa with the Roman procurator Porcius Festus, presenting the king as knowledgeable in “all customs and controversies of the Jews” (Acts 26:3). No other New Testament book names him. Historical Background 1. Lineage placed Agrippa in the Herodian dynasty that had long held uneasy sway over Judea as Rome’s client rulers. Interaction with the Apostle Paul Festus, unsure how to draft charges for Paul before Caesar, sought Agrippa’s help. The king’s visit to Caesarea became an occasion for Paul’s most extensive recorded courtroom testimony: Agrippa’s Role in Salvation History 1. Judicial Stage: His hearing fulfilled Christ’s prophecy that His witnesses would testify “before kings” (Matthew 10:18). Lessons and Ministry Applications • Intellectual familiarity with Scripture (Agrippa) is no substitute for heart submission to Christ. Agrippa in Jewish and Roman Politics Agrippa balanced loyalty to Rome with efforts to maintain favor among Jews—repairing Jerusalem’s walls, supervising temple affairs, and mediating disputes. His cautious diplomacy during Paul’s trial reflects a desire to avoid offending either Rome (by dismissing a prisoner who had appealed to Caesar) or the Sanhedrin (who sought Paul’s death). Later Tradition and Legacy Early Christian writers saw Agrippa II as a tragic figure—close to the truth yet unchanged. The ruins of temples he dedicated to Caesar remain, but Scripture preserves his most significant moment: facing the gospel and turning away. Forms and Transliterations Αγριππα Ἀγρίππα Αγριππας Ἀγρίππας άγροικος Agrippa Agríppa Agrippas AgríppasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 25:13 N-NMSGRK: διαγενομένων τινῶν Ἀγρίππας ὁ βασιλεὺς NAS: King Agrippa and Bernice KJV: days king Agrippa and Bernice INT: having passed some Agrippa the king Acts 25:22 N-NMS Acts 25:23 N-GMS Acts 25:24 N-VMS Acts 25:26 N-VMS Acts 26:1 N-NMS Acts 26:2 N-VMS Acts 26:19 N-VMS Acts 26:27 N-VMS Acts 26:28 N-NMS Acts 26:32 N-NMS Strong's Greek 67 |
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