Original Word: Κλαύδιος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Klaudios
Pronunciation: klow'-dee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (klow'-dee-os)
Definition: Claudius
Meaning: (a) Claudius, the fourth of the Roman Emperors, Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, who ruled A.D. 41-54, (b) Claudius Lysias, a tribune at Jerusalem.

Claudius.

Of Latin origin; Claudius, the name of two Romans -- Claudius.

Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Claudius, the name of an Emperor, also an army officer
NASB Translation
Claudius (3).

STRONGS NT 2804: Κλαύδιος

Κλαύδιος, Κλαυδίου, ὁ, Claudius.

1. Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus, the Roman emperor, who came into power A.D. 41, and was poisoned by his wife Agrippina in the year 54: Acts 11:28; Acts 18:2.

2. Claudius Lysias, a Roman military tribune: Acts 23:26 (see B. D. American edition, under the word ).

Word Origin: Derived from the Latin name "Claudius," which was a prominent Roman family name.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Claudius, as it is a Latin name. However, the concept of Roman authority and governance can be related to various Hebrew terms for rulers and officials, though none directly correspond to the name Claudius.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the name Κλαύδιος as it appears in the New Testament, highlighting its historical and biblical significance.

Usage: The name Κλαύδιος appears in the New Testament in reference to two individuals: the Roman Emperor Claudius and a Roman centurion named Claudius Lysias.

Context: • Claudius, the Roman Emperor: Claudius was the fourth Roman Emperor, ruling from AD 41 to 54. He is mentioned indirectly in the New Testament in Acts 11:28, where a prophet named Agabus predicts a famine "throughout the Roman world, which happened during the reign of Claudius." This historical event is corroborated by external sources, confirming the accuracy of the biblical account.
• Claudius Lysias: A Roman tribune mentioned in Acts 23:26. He played a significant role in the protection of the Apostle Paul. When a plot to kill Paul was discovered, Claudius Lysias intervened by sending Paul under heavy guard to Governor Felix in Caesarea, as recorded in Acts 23:23-24. His actions demonstrate the Roman legal system's influence and the providential protection over Paul during his missionary journeys.

Κλαυδιον Κλαύδιον Κλαυδιος Κλαύδιος Κλαυδιου Κλαυδίου Klaudion Klaúdion Klaudios Klaúdios Klaudiou KlaudíouInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts