Strong’s G5506

χιλίαρχος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

chiliarchos

Pronunciation

khil-ee'-ar-khos

Definition

Commander, Captain, Tribune

Meaning

a commander of a thousand men, a military tribune.

Usage

The term "chiliarchos" refers to a military officer in charge of a thousand soldiers, commonly known as a "commander" or "tribune" in the Roman army. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a high-ranking officer who had significant authority and responsibility over a cohort of soldiers.

Bible references

Mark 6:21;John 18:12;Acts 21:31;Acts 21:32;Acts 21:33;Acts 21:37;Acts 22:24;Acts 22:26;Acts 22:27;Acts 22:28;Acts 22:29;Acts 23:10;Acts 23:15;Acts 23:17;Acts 23:18;Acts 23:19;Acts 23:22;Acts 24:7;Acts 24:22;Acts 25:23;Revelation 6:15;Revelation 19:18