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The meaning of Τύραννος

Understanding Týrannos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

a provincial form of the derivative of the base of κύριος Tyrannus. - a "tyrant" - Tyrannus, an Ephesian

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Τύραννος

Phonetictoo'-ran-nos
TransliterationTýrannos
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a provincial form of the derivative of the base of κύριος Tyrannus. - a "tyrant" - Tyrannus, an Ephesian

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 19:9

But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

Word: Τύραννος (Týrannos)

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