Strong’s G1543

ἑκατοντάρχης or ἑκατοντάρχος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

hekatontarchés or hekatontarchos

Pronunciation

heh-kah-ton-TAR-khace or heh-kah-ton-TAR-khos

Definition

Centurion

Meaning

a centurion of the Roman army.

Usage

The term "hekatontarchés" or "hekatontarchos" refers to a centurion, a commander in the Roman army responsible for leading a century, which typically consisted of about 100 soldiers. In the New Testament, centurions are often depicted as figures of authority and respect, sometimes demonstrating faith and integrity.

Bible references

Matthew 8:5;Matthew 8:8;Matthew 8:13;Matthew 27:54;Luke 7:2;Luke 7:6;Luke 23:47;Acts 10:1;Acts 10:22;Acts 21:32;Acts 22:25;Acts 22:26;Acts 23:17;Acts 23:23;Acts 24:23;Acts 27:1;Acts 27:6;Acts 27:11;Acts 27:31;Acts 27:43;Acts 28:16