Strong’s G2804

Κλαύδιος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Klaudios

Pronunciation

klow'-dee-os

Definition

Claudius

Meaning

(a) Claudius, the fourth of the Roman Emperors, Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, who ruled A.D. 41-54, (b) Claudius Lysias, a tribune at Jerusalem.

Usage

The name "Claudius" in the New Testament refers to a Roman Emperor, specifically Claudius I, who reigned from AD 41 to 54. The name is used to identify historical figures and events that intersect with the early Christian church.

Bible references

Acts 11:28;Acts 18:2;Acts 23:26