Imperial (14 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/imperial.htm - 11k

Procurator

... 2. (n.) A governor of a province under the emperors; also, one who had charge of the imperial revenues in a province; as, the procurator of Judea. Int. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/procurator.htm - 13k

Purple (54 Occurrences)

... a purple robe, worn as an emblem of rank or authority; specifically, the purple rode or mantle worn by Roman emperors as the emblem of imperial dignity; as, to ... biblethesaurus.org/p/purple.htm - 28k

Caesar's (10 Occurrences)

... palace on the Palatine Hill at Rome. The slaves of the imperial household formed a host in themselves. At a time when many a private ... biblethesaurus.org/c/caesar's.htm - 18k

Province (66 Occurrences)

... There were then twelve imperial and ten senatorial provinces, but all provinces added after 27 BC came under imperial administration. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/province.htm - 38k

Eagle (27 Occurrences)

... distinct species of eagles, (1) the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos); (2) the spotted eagle (Aquila naevia); (3) the common species, the imperial eagle (Aquila ... biblethesaurus.org/e/eagle.htm - 28k

Pontius (4 Occurrences)

... Pilate was a "typical Roman, not of the antique, simple stamp, but of the imperial period, a man not without some remains of the ancient Roman justice in his ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pontius.htm - 36k

Pilate (60 Occurrences)

... Pilate was a "typical Roman, not of the antique, simple stamp, but of the imperial period, a man not without some remains of the ancient Roman justice in his ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pilate.htm - 53k

Imperious (1 Occurrence)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Commanding; domineering; overbearing; ascendant; imperial; lordly; majestic. 2. (a.) Haughty; arrogant ... biblethesaurus.org/i/imperious.htm - 7k

Praetorium (8 Occurrences)

... in Acts 23:35 (RV, "palace"); and (3) the praetorian guard (see PALACE), or the camp or quarters of the praetorian cohorts (Acts 28:16), the imperial guards in ... biblethesaurus.org/p/praetorium.htm - 14k

Crown (94 Occurrences)

... 5. (n.) The person entitled to wear a regal or imperial crown; the sovereign; -- with the definite article. 6. (n.) Imperial or ... biblethesaurus.org/c/crown.htm - 58k

Assessor

... The publicans, or tax-gatherers of the Gospels, seem to have been agents of the imperial procurator of Judea, instead of direct agents of the great Roman ... biblethesaurus.org/a/assessor.htm - 9k

Subapostolic

... Lit., I, 253, note 1). But Clement the "bishop" is never otherwise referred to as a martyr, and a member of the imperial family would hardly have been head of ... biblethesaurus.org/s/subapostolic.htm - 38k

Sub-apostolic

... Lit., I, 253, note 1). But Clement the "bishop" is never otherwise referred to as a martyr, and a member of the imperial family would hardly have been head of ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sub-apostolic.htm - 38k

Praetorian (2 Occurrences)

... Lightfoot is very decided in interpreting "praetorium" to mean the praetorian regiment, the imperial guards, and he adds, "in this sense and in this alone can ... biblethesaurus.org/p/praetorian.htm - 15k

Flavius

... Here he lived the remainder of his days, in high favor with the ruling house, and relieved from all anxiety about worldly goods by lavish imperial patronage. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/flavius.htm - 13k

Josephus

... Here he lived the remainder of his days, in high favor with the ruling house, and relieved from all anxiety about worldly goods by lavish imperial patronage. ... biblethesaurus.org/j/josephus.htm - 13k

Discomfiture (6 Occurrences)

... first half of the 2nd century, appears to have had no doubt that Peter was martyred in Rome, and that the Babylon of the Epistle designates the Imperial City. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/discomfiture.htm - 101k

Rome (12 Occurrences)

... EXTENSION OF ROMAN SOVEREIGNTY III. THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT 1. Imperial Authority 2. Three Classes of Citizens IV. ... III. The Imperial Government. ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rome.htm - 43k

Chronology

... the census at the time of Jesus' birth as "first," ie first in a series of enrollments connected either with Quirinius or with the imperial policy inaugurated ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chronology.htm - 74k

Apocalyptic

... "He will save his people"; "He will die for them"; "His people shall be all righteous." All this applies to Israel; there is no imperial outlook. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/apocalyptic.htm - 42k

Governor (78 Occurrences)

... Here again the usage is for the most part lax and untechnical; but since reference is chiefly had to officers of the Roman imperial administration, concerning ... biblethesaurus.org/g/governor.htm - 48k

Cyprus (12 Occurrences)

... In the partition of the Roman empire between Senate and Emperor, Cyprus was at first (27-22 BC) an imperial province (Dio Cassius liii.12), administered by a ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cyprus.htm - 27k

Taxing (3 Occurrences)

... It is to be noted first of all (a fact that is often overlooked by the student) that in the imperial era the direct taxes were not farmed out, but collected by ... biblethesaurus.org/t/taxing.htm - 35k

Tax (43 Occurrences)

... It is to be noted first of all (a fact that is often overlooked by the student) that in the imperial era the direct taxes were not farmed out, but collected by ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tax.htm - 47k

Army (401 Occurrences)

... The forces which composed the Roman army under the Empire may be divided into the following five groups: (1) the imperial guard and garrison of the capital, (2 ... biblethesaurus.org/a/army.htm - 76k

Text (5 Occurrences)

... 5th century. In the Imperial Library at Petersburg. P12 Hebrews 1:1. 3d or 4th century. ... Sinai and now in the Imperial Library at Petersburg; 4th century. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/text.htm - 73k

Manuscripts

... 5th century. In the Imperial Library at Petersburg. P12 Hebrews 1:1. 3d or 4th century. ... Sinai and now in the Imperial Library at Petersburg; 4th century. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/manuscripts.htm - 39k

Minor (2 Occurrences)

... later period excited the scorn of the stolid Romans; but henceforward the Greek cities were members of a Greek empire, and were conscious of an imperial mission ... biblethesaurus.org/m/minor.htm - 62k

Household (222 Occurrences)

... palace on the Palatine Hill at Rome. The slaves of the imperial household formed a host in themselves. At a time when many a private ... biblethesaurus.org/h/household.htm - 47k

Asia (22 Occurrences)

... later period excited the scorn of the stolid Romans; but henceforward the Greek cities were members of a Greek empire, and were conscious of an imperial mission ... biblethesaurus.org/a/asia.htm - 71k

Elamarna

... Nearly all the tablets furnish most unequivocal evidence that Egypt had imperial rule over the land through a provincial government which was at the time ... biblethesaurus.org/e/elamarna.htm - 31k

Tablets (31 Occurrences)

... Nearly all the tablets furnish most unequivocal evidence that Egypt had imperial rule over the land through a provincial government which was at the time ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tablets.htm - 41k

El-amarna

... Nearly all the tablets furnish most unequivocal evidence that Egypt had imperial rule over the land through a provincial government which was at the time ... biblethesaurus.org/e/el-amarna.htm - 31k

Herod (45 Occurrences)

... was conquered by Augustus at Actium (31 BC), Herod quickly turned to the powers that were, and, by subtle flattery and timely support, won the imperial favor. ... biblethesaurus.org/h/herod.htm - 57k

Guard (185 Occurrences)

... Lightfoot is very decided in interpreting "praetorium" to mean the praetorian regiment, the imperial guards, and he adds, "in this sense and in this alone can ... biblethesaurus.org/g/guard.htm - 55k

Tell (3056 Occurrences)

... Nearly all the tablets furnish most unequivocal evidence that Egypt had imperial rule over the land through a provincial government which was at the time ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tell.htm - 33k

Antichrist (4 Occurrences)

... the lull which followed the Neronian persecution had given place to that under Domitian-"the bald Nero." The apostle now feels the whole imperial system to be ... biblethesaurus.org/a/antichrist.htm - 26k

Empire (8 Occurrences)

... Aristocracy or Democracy to Hold Equilibrium (3) Precedents (4) Withdrawal from Public Life: Individualism (5) Industrial (6) Military (7) Imperial Interests (8 ... biblethesaurus.org/e/empire.htm - 80k

Literature (2 Occurrences)

... "He will save his people"; "He will die for them"; "His people shall be all righteous." All this applies to Israel; there is no imperial outlook. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/literature.htm - 82k

Malefactor (2 Occurrences)

... 5th century. In the Imperial Library at Petersburg. P12 Hebrews 1:1. 3d or 4th century. ... Sinai and now in the Imperial Library at Petersburg; 4th century. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/malefactor.htm - 49k

Vat (7 Occurrences)

... measure; especially, a liquid measure in Belgium and Holland, corresponding to the hectoliter of the metric system, which contains 22.01 imperial gallons, or ... biblethesaurus.org/v/vat.htm - 9k

Notorious (16 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:13 And thus it has become notorious among all the Imperial Guards, and everywhere, that it is for the sake of Christ that I am a prisoner; (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/n/notorious.htm - 11k

Urbanus (1 Occurrence)

... Gifford says that it is found "as here, in juxtaposition with Ampliatus, in a list of imperial freedmen, on an inscription, 115 AD" He was a member of the ... biblethesaurus.org/u/urbanus.htm - 7k

Julia (1 Occurrence)

... Romans 16:15). The name points to member of the imperial household. Multi-Version Concordance Julia (1 Occurrence). Romans 16:15 ... biblethesaurus.org/j/julia.htm - 7k

Judaeus

... For it witnesses, not only the foundation of the Roman imperial system, but also the beginning of the end of ancient classical civilization in its dominant ... biblethesaurus.org/j/judaeus.htm - 29k

Lord's (548 Occurrences)

... In secular use it signified "imperial," "belonging to the lord"-the emperor-and so its adoption by Christianity in the sense "belonging to the Lord"-to Christ ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lord's.htm - 88k

Guards (42 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:13 And thus it has become notorious among all the Imperial Guards, and everywhere, that it is for the sake of Christ that I am a prisoner; (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/guards.htm - 18k

Iconium (6 Occurrences)

... Other ancient authorities who knew the local conditions well speak of Iconium as Phrygian until far into the Roman imperial period. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/iconium.htm - 12k

Imprisonment (15 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:13 And thus it has become notorious among all the Imperial Guards, and everywhere, that it is for the sake of Christ that I am a prisoner; (See ... biblethesaurus.org/i/imprisonment.htm - 11k

Imperfectly (1 Occurrence)

biblethesaurus.org/i/imperfectly.htm - 6k

Firkin

... 1. (n.) A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/firkin.htm - 7k

Forum (1 Occurrence)

... third milestone on the Appian Road (39 1/2 English miles from Rome, a single day's journey for energetic travelers) according to the imperial itineraries (Ant ... biblethesaurus.org/f/forum.htm - 9k

Tryphaena (1 Occurrence)

... Both names are found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household, "Tryphosa" occurring more frequently than "Tryphaena." SF Hunter. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tryphaena.htm - 7k

Tribute (67 Occurrences)

... See also TAX, TAXING. Frank E. Hirsch. TRIBUTE MONEY. (to nomisma tou kensou (Matthew 22:19), "the coin used in payment of the imperial taxes"): Lit. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tribute.htm - 32k

Decapolis (3 Occurrences)

... They enjoyed the rights of association and asylum; they struck their own coinage, paid imperial taxes and were liable to military service (Ant., XIV, iv, 4; BJ ... biblethesaurus.org/d/decapolis.htm - 10k

Daphne

... In Tiberim defluxit Orontes, says Juvenal (iii.62), indicating one main source of the corruption that demoralized the imperial city. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/daphne.htm - 8k

Deputy (7 Occurrences)

... his appointment from the senate. The Roman provinces were of two kinds, (1) senatorial and (2) imperial. The appointment of a governor ... biblethesaurus.org/d/deputy.htm - 11k

Murderers (9 Occurrences)

... with the same type of ruffian, and it is natural that the Roman commandant at Jerusalem should describe them by the name so well known in the imperial city. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/murderers.htm - 10k

Paulus (1 Occurrence)

... Cyprus was originally an imperial province, but in 22 BC it was transferred by Augustus to the Senate, and was therefore placed under the administration of ... biblethesaurus.org/p/paulus.htm - 9k

Philo

... For it witnesses, not only the foundation of the Roman imperial system, but also the beginning of the end of ancient classical civilization in its dominant ... biblethesaurus.org/p/philo.htm - 29k

Philologus (1 Occurrence)

... The name is found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household, with reference to one of which Bishop Lightfoot has the following note: "It has been ... biblethesaurus.org/p/philologus.htm - 7k

Persis (1 Occurrence)

... Paul designates her "the beloved, who labored much in the Lord." The name is not found in inscriptions of the imperial household, but it occurs as the name of ... biblethesaurus.org/p/persis.htm - 7k

Cilicia (8 Occurrences)

... as at Ivriz, Marash, Sinjirli and Sakche Geuzi, that the intervening territory could hardly fail to be overspread with the same civilization and imperial power ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cilicia.htm - 13k

Caiaphas (9 Occurrences)

... The regal claims of the new Messiah and the growing fame of His works had made them to dread both the vengeance of imperial Rome upon their nation, and the ... biblethesaurus.org/c/caiaphas.htm - 14k

Cornelius (10 Occurrences)

... 1. His Family and Station: The name is Roman and belonged to distinguished families in the imperial city, such as the Scipios and Sulla. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cornelius.htm - 16k

Christian (41 Occurrences)

... Johannes Weiss. In early imperial times, the adjectival termination -ianos was widely diffused throughout the whole empire. Originally ... biblethesaurus.org/c/christian.htm - 29k

Appii (1 Occurrence)

... third milestone on the Appian Road (39 1/2 English miles from Rome, a single day's journey for energetic travelers) according to the imperial itineraries (Ant ... biblethesaurus.org/a/appii.htm - 9k

Ampliatus (1 Occurrence)

... sent greetings (Romans 16:8). He is designated "my beloved in the Lord." It is a common name and is found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household ... biblethesaurus.org/a/ampliatus.htm - 7k

Armenian

... Isaac's messengers brought him copies of the Greek Bible from the Imperial Library at Constantinople-doubtless some of those prepared by Eusebius at ... biblethesaurus.org/a/armenian.htm - 18k

Augustus (4 Occurrences)

... verb augere. In this way it came to form one of the German imperial titles "Mehrer des Reichs" (extender of the empire). The length ... biblethesaurus.org/a/augustus.htm - 12k

Sostratus

... under Antiochus IV (Epiphanes). His duty was to gather the revenues of the city and province for the imperial treasury. He made a ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sostratus.htm - 7k

Sergius (1 Occurrence)

... Cyprus was originally an imperial province, but in 22 BC it was transferred by Augustus to the Senate, and was therefore placed under the administration of ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sergius.htm - 9k

Sceptre (20 Occurrences)

... authority; a royal mace. 2. (n.) Hence, royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty; as, to assume the scepter. 3. (vt) To endow ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sceptre.htm - 17k

Stachys (1 Occurrence)

... The name is Greek and uncommon; it has been found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household. Paul designates him "my beloved" (Romans 16:9). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/stachys.htm - 7k

Stoics (1 Occurrence)

... The system acquired its most lasting influence by its adoption as the formative factor in the jurisprudence of imperial Rome, and Roman law in its turn ... biblethesaurus.org/s/stoics.htm - 15k

Illyricum (1 Occurrence)

... The latter remained an imperial province, administered by a consular legatus Augusti pro praetore residing at Salonae (modern Spalato), and two legions were ... biblethesaurus.org/i/illyricum.htm - 13k

Tarsus (5 Occurrences)

... It remained a focus of imperial loyalty, as is indicated by the names Hadriane, Commodiane, Severiane and others, which appear, isolated or conjoined, upon its ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tarsus.htm - 30k

Everywhere (53 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:13 And thus it has become notorious among all the Imperial Guards, and everywhere, that it is for the sake of Christ that I am a prisoner; (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/everywhere.htm - 22k