The meaning of “Καῖσαρ”
Understanding Kaîsar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Latin origin Cæsar. - Cæsar, a title of the Roman emperor
Καῖσαρ
of Latin origin Cæsar. - Cæsar, a title of the Roman emperor
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:21 | “They say unto him, Cesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.” Word: Καῖσαρ (Kaîsar) | |
| Mark 12:16 | “And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Cesar’s.” Word: Καῖσαρ (Kaîsar) | |
| Luke 20:24 | “Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cesar’s.” Word: Καῖσαρ (Kaîsar) | |
| John 19:15 | “But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cesar.” Word: Καῖσαρ (Kaîsar) | |
| Acts 25:12 | “Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Cesar? unto Cesar shalt thou go.” Word: Καῖσαρ (Kaîsar) |