Strong’s G2541
Καῖσαρ
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
Kaisar
Pronunciation
KAH-ee-sar
Definition
Caesar
Meaning
Caesar, a surname of the gens Iulia, which became practically synonymous with the Emperor for the time being; in the Gospels it always refers to Tiberias.
Usage
The term "Kaisar" refers to the Roman emperor, a title that originated with Julius Caesar and was adopted by subsequent rulers of the Roman Empire. In the New Testament, "Kaisar" is used to denote the ruling emperor at the time of the events described.
Bible references
Matthew 22:17;Matthew 22:21;Matthew 22:21;Matthew 22:21;Mark 12:14;Mark 12:16;Mark 12:17;Mark 12:17;Luke 2:1;Luke 3:1;Luke 20:22;Luke 20:24;Luke 20:25;Luke 20:25;Luke 23:2;John 19:12;John 19:12;John 19:15;Acts 17:7;Acts 25:8;Acts 25:10;Acts 25:11;Acts 25:12;Acts 25:12;Acts 25:21