Strong’s G2760

κεντυρίων

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

kenturión

Pronunciation

ken-too-ree-OWN

Definition

Centurion

Meaning

a centurion, an officer commanding about a hundred infantry in the Roman army.

Usage

The term "kenturión" refers to a Roman officer in charge of a century, which was a unit of approximately 80-100 soldiers. In the New Testament, centurions are often depicted as figures of authority and respect, sometimes demonstrating faith and understanding of Jesus' teachings.

Bible references

Mark 15:39;Mark 15:44;Mark 15:45