Strong’s G1481
ἐθνάρχης
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
ethnarchés
Pronunciation
eth-nar-KHAYS
Definition
Ethnarch
Meaning
an ethnarch, tribal lord, a subordinate ruler.
Usage
The term "ethnarch" refers to a leader or governor of a specific ethnic group or nation. In the context of the New Testament, it denotes a ruler who has authority over a particular people, often within the Roman Empire's provincial system. The role of an ethnarch was to govern and represent the interests of their ethnic group, maintaining order and ensuring loyalty to the overarching Roman authority.
Bible references
2 Corinthians 11:32