Strong’s G4232
πραιτώριον
Part of speech
Noun, Neuter
Transliteration
praitórion
Pronunciation
prī-tō'-rē-on
Definition
Praetorium, governor's headquarters, palace
Meaning
the palace at Jerusalem occupied by the Roman governor, or the quarters of the praetorian guard in Rome.
Usage
In the New Testament, "praitorion" refers to the official residence or headquarters of a Roman governor. It is used to describe the place where Jesus was taken for trial before Pontius Pilate. The term can also refer to the barracks of the Roman soldiers.
Bible references
Matthew 27:27;Mark 15:16;John 18:28;John 18:28;John 18:33;John 19:9;Acts 23:35;Philippians 1:13