Strong's Lexicon Archelaos: Archelaus Original Word: Ἀρχέλαος Word Origin: From the Greek words ἀρχή (archē, meaning "beginning" or "rule") and λαός (laos, meaning "people"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Archelaus, as it is a Greek name referring to a specific historical figure during the Roman period. Usage: Archelaus is a proper noun referring to a historical figure, specifically a ruler mentioned in the New Testament. The name means "ruler of the people." Cultural and Historical Background: Archelaus was the son of Herod the Great and became ethnarch of Judea, Samaria, and Idumea after his father's death in 4 B.C. His reign was marked by tyranny and incompetence, leading to his eventual deposition by the Roman Emperor Augustus in A.D. 6. Archelaus's rule is significant in the context of the New Testament as it influenced the movements of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom archó and laos Definition "people-ruling," Archelaus, a son of Herod the Great and king of Judea, Samaria and Idumea NASB Translation Archelaus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 745: ἈρχέλαοςἈρχέλαος, Ἀρχελου, ὁ, Archelaus (from ἄρχω and λαός, ruling the people), a son of Herod the Great by Malthace, the Samaritan. He and his brother Antipas were brought up with a certain private man at Rome (Josephus, Antiquities 17, 1, 3). After the death of his father he ruled ten years as ethnarch over Judaea, Samaria, and Idumaea, (with the exception of the cities Gaza, Gadara, and Hippo). The Jews and Samaritans having accused him at Rome of tyranny, he was banished by the emperor (Augustus) to Vienna of the Allobroges, and died there (Josephus, Antiquities 17, 9, 3; 11, 4; 13, 2; b. j. 2, 7, 3): Matthew 2:22. (See B. D. under the word and cf. Ἡρῴδης.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Archelaus. From archo and Laodikeus; people-ruling; Archelaus, a Jewish king -- Archelaus. see GREEK archo see GREEK Laodikeus Forms and Transliterations Αρχελαος Ἀρχέλαος Archelaos ArchélaosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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