Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σεβαστός”
Understanding sebastós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Augustus(-'). - venerable (august), i.e. (as noun) a title of the Roman Emperor, or (as adjective) imperial
G4575
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σεβαστός
Phoneticseb-as-tos'
Transliterationsebastós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Augustus(-'). - venerable (august), i.e. (as noun) a title of the Roman Emperor, or (as adjective) imperial
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 25:21 | “But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Cesar.” Word: σεβαστός (sebastós) | |
| Acts 25:25 | “But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.” Word: σεβαστός (sebastós) | |
| Acts 27:1 | “And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ band.” Word: σεβαστός (sebastós) |