The meaning of “πραιτώριον”
Understanding praitṓrion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Latin origin (common, judgment) hall (of judgment), palace, prætorium. - the prætorium or governor's courtroom (somet...
πραιτώριον
of Latin origin (common, judgment) hall (of judgment), palace, prætorium. - the prætorium or governor's courtroom (sometimes including the whole edifice and camp)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:27 | “Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. ” Word: πραιτώριον (praitṓrion) | |
| Mark 15:16 | “And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Pretorium; and they call together the whole band.” Word: πραιτώριον (praitṓrion) | |
| John 18:33 | “Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?” Word: πραιτώριον (praitṓrion) | |
| Acts 23:35 | “I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s judgment hall. ” Word: πραιτώριον (praitṓrion) | |
| Philippians 1:13 | “So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; ” Word: πραιτώριον (praitṓrion) |