Strong’s G4465

ῥαβδοῦχος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

rhabdouchos

Pronunciation

hrab-DOO-khos

Definition

Magistrate, Officer, Lictor

Meaning

a holder of the rods, a lictor, Roman officer, judge.

Usage

The term "rhabdouchos" refers to an official or officer who carries a rod or staff as a symbol of authority. In the context of the Roman world, it specifically denotes a lictor, an officer attending the magistrates, who was responsible for maintaining order and executing sentences.

Bible references

Acts 16:35;Acts 16:38