Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ῥαβδοῦχος”
Understanding rhabdoûchos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
serjeant. - a rod- (the Latin fasces) holder, i.e. a Roman lictor (constable or executioner)
G4465
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ῥαβδοῦχος
Phonetichrab-doo'-khos
Transliterationrhabdoûchos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
serjeant. - a rod- (the Latin fasces) holder, i.e. a Roman lictor (constable or executioner)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 16:35 | “And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go.” Word: ῥαβδοῦχος (rhabdoûchos) | |
| Acts 16:38 | “And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans.” Word: ῥαβδοῦχος (rhabdoûchos) |