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Quirinius

Quirinius in the Bible — govern of Syria when the census at the time of Jesus' birth occurred (LUK 2:2). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.

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Gender
male
Scripture References
2 references
Known Names
2 names

Names & Labels (2)

Quiriniusproper name
Hebrew
קִירֶנְיוֹס
Transliteration
qiyrenəyos
Greek
Κυρήνιος
Reference
LUK 2:2
Strong's
none
Governor of Syriatitle
Hebrew
‏נְצִיב סוּרְיָה
Transliteration
nətsiyv surəyah
Meaning
[head of the] garrison
Greek
ἡγεμονεύοντος τῆς Συρίας
Reference
LUK 2:2
Strong's
H5333

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Who is Quirinius in the Bible?

Quirinius is described in the Bible as govern of Syria when the census at the time of Jesus' birth occurred (LUK 2:2).

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