Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κεντυρίων”
Understanding kentyríōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Latin origin centurion. - a centurion, i.e. captain of one hundred soldiers
G2760
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κεντυρίων
Phoneticken-too-ree'-ohn
Transliterationkentyríōn
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Latin origin centurion. - a centurion, i.e. captain of one hundred soldiers
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 15:39 | “And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.” Word: κεντυρίων (kentyríōn) | |
| Mark 15:44 | “And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.” Word: κεντυρίων (kentyríōn) | |
| Mark 15:45 | “And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.” Word: κεντυρίων (kentyríōn) |