Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Library • Subtopics • Terms Smith's Bible Dictionary Caesaralways in the New Testament the Roman emperor, the sovereign of Judea. (John 19:12,15; Acts 17:7) ATS Bible Dictionary CaesarOriginally the surname of the Julian family at Rome. After being dignified in the person of Julias Caesar, it became the usual appellation of those of his family who ascended the throne. The last of these was Nero, but the name was still retained by his successors as a sort of title belonging to the imperial dignity. The emperors alluded to by this title in the New Testament, are Augustus, Luke 2:1; Tiberius, Luke 3:1 20:22; Claudius, Acts 11:28; and Nero, Acts 25:8 Philippians 4:22. Caligula, who succeeded Tiberius, is not mentioned. Easton's Bible Dictionary The title assumed by the Roman emperors after Julius Caesar. In the New Testament this title is given to various emperors as sovereigns of Judaea without their accompanying distinctive proper names (John 19:15; Acts 17:7). The Jews paid tribute to Caesar (Matthew 22:17), and all Roman citizens had the right of appeal to him (Acts 25:11). The Caesars referred to in the New Testament are Augustus (Luke 2:1), Tiberius (3:1; 20:22), Claudius (Acts 11:28), and Nero (Acts 25:8; Philippians 4:22). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) A Roman emperor, as being the successor of Augustus Caesar. Hence, a kaiser, or emperor of Germany, or any emperor or powerful ruler. See Kesar.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia CAESARse'-zar (Kaisar): Originally the surname of the Julian gens (thus, Caius Julius Caesar); afterward a name borne by the Roman emperors. In the New Testament the name is definitely applied to Augustus (Luke 2:1, "Caesar Augustus"), to whom it belonged by adoption, and to Tiberius (Luke 3:1, "Tiberius Caesar"; compare Matthew 22:17, 21). The "Caesar" to whom Paul appealed (Acts 25:11, 12, 21) was Nero. The form is perpetuated in "Kaiser" and "Czar." Greek 2541. Kaisar -- Caesar, a Roman emperor ... Caesar, a Roman emperor. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Kaisar Phonetic Spelling: (kah'-ee-sar) Short Definition: Caesar Definition: Caesar, a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2541.htm - 6k 2804. Klaudios -- Claudius, the name of an Emperor, also an army ... Library An Embassage to Caesar; and How Caesar Confirmed Herod's Testament ... Sacrifice to Caesar or to God The Jews Become Confederates with Caesar when He Fought against ... Paul Appeals to Caesar Imperial Caesar How Caius Julius Caesar was the First Roman that came into Britain ... How Cyrenius was Sent by Caesar to Make a Taxation Of How Herod, by Permission from Caesar Accused his Sons Before an ... How Caesar Raised Banks Round About the Upper City [Mount Zion] ... What Injunctions Caesar Gave when He was Come Within the City. The ... Thesaurus Caesar (25 Occurrences)... Easton's Bible Dictionary The title assumed by the Roman emperors after Julius Caesar. ... (n.) A Roman emperor, as being the successor of Augustus Caesar. ... /c/caesar.htm - 16k Caesar's (10 Occurrences) Augustus (4 Occurrences) Render (95 Occurrences) Pay (212 Occurrences) Tribute (67 Occurrences) Festus (14 Occurrences) God's (602 Occurrences) Taxes (19 Occurrences) Penny (14 Occurrences) Bible Concordance Caesar (25 Occurrences)Matthew 22:17 Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" Matthew 22:21 They said to him, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." Mark 12:14 When they had come, they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and don't defer to anyone; for you aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Mark 12:17 Jesus answered them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." They marveled greatly at him. Luke 2:1 Now it happened in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. Luke 3:1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, Luke 20:22 Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" Luke 20:24 Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?" They answered, "Caesar's." Luke 20:25 He said to them, "Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." Luke 23:2 They began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man perverting the nation, forbidding paying taxes to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king." John 19:12 At this, Pilate was seeking to release him, but the Jews cried out, saying, "If you release this man, you aren't Caesar's friend! Everyone who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar!" John 19:15 They cried out, "Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Shall I crucify your King?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but Caesar!" Acts 11:28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. Acts 17:7 whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus!" Acts 25:8 while he said in his defense, "Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I sinned at all." Acts 25:10 But Paul said, "I am standing before Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you also know very well. Acts 25:11 For if I have done wrong, and have committed anything worthy of death, I don't refuse to die; but if none of those things is true that they accuse me of, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar!" Acts 25:12 Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, "You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you shall go." Acts 25:21 But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar." Acts 25:25 But, in my opinion, there is no cause of death in him, and as he himself has made a request to be judged by Caesar, I have said that I would send him. Acts 25:26 But I have no certain account of him to send to Caesar. So I have sent for him to come before you, and specially before you, King Agrippa, so that after the business has been gone into, I may have something to put in writing. Acts 26:32 Agrippa said to Festus, "This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar." Acts 27:24 saying,'Don't be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. Behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.' Acts 28:19 But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything about which to accuse my nation. Philippians 4:22 All the saints greet you, especially those who are of Caesar's household. Subtopics Related Terms Superscription (5 Occurrences) Links Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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