Strong’s G5076

τετραάρχης

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

tetrarchés

Pronunciation

te-tra-ar-khays'

Definition

Tetrarch

Meaning

a tetrarch, ruler over a fourth part of a region.

Usage

The term "tetrarch" refers to a ruler of a fourth part of a region or province. In the New Testament context, it is used to describe a subordinate ruler or governor who governed a portion of a larger territory under Roman authority. The title was not indicative of the size of the territory but rather the rank and authority of the ruler.

Bible references

Matthew 14:1;Luke 3:19;Luke 9:7;Acts 13:1