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The meaning of Κυρήνιος

Understanding Kyrḗnios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of Latin origin Cyrenius. - Cyrenius (i.e. Quirinus), a Roman

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Κυρήνιος

Phonetickoo-ray'-nee-os
TransliterationKyrḗnios
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Latin origin Cyrenius. - Cyrenius (i.e. Quirinus), a Roman

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 2:2

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

Word: Κυρήνιος (Kyrḗnios)

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