Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἑκατοντάρχης”
Understanding hekatontárchēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
centurion. - the captain of one hundred men
G1543
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἑκατοντάρχης
Phonetichek-at-on-tar'-khace
Transliterationhekatontárchēs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
centurion. - the captain of one hundred men
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
21 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:13 | “And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.” Word: ἑκατοντάρχης (hekatontárchēs) | |
| Luke 7:6 | “Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:” Word: ἑκατοντάρχης (hekatontárchēs) | |
| Acts 24:23 | “And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.” Word: ἑκατοντάρχης (hekatontárchēs) |