The meaning of “Πόντιος”
Understanding Póntios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Latin origin Pontius. - apparently bridged - Pontius, a Roman
Πόντιος
of Latin origin Pontius. - apparently bridged - Pontius, a Roman
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:2 | “And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.” Word: Πόντιος (Póntios) | |
| Luke 3:1 | “Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,” Word: Πόντιος (Póntios) | |
| 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: Πόντιος (Póntios) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:13 | “I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;” Word: Πόντιος (Póntios) |