The meaning of “Πιλᾶτος”
Understanding Pilâtos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Latin origin Pilate. - close-pressed, i.e. firm - Pilatus, a Roman
Πιλᾶτος
of Latin origin Pilate. - close-pressed, i.e. firm - Pilatus, a Roman
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:24 | “When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. ” Word: Πιλᾶτος (Pilâtos) | |
| Mark 15:12 | “And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?” Word: Πιλᾶτος (Pilâtos) | |
| Luke 23:11 | “And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.” Word: Πιλᾶτος (Pilâtos) | |
| John 19:8 | “When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid;” Word: Πιλᾶτος (Pilâtos) | |
| Acts 4:27 | “For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,” Word: Πιλᾶτος (Pilâtos) |