Strong's Lexicon Rhómaikos: Roman Original Word: Ῥωμαϊκός Word Origin: Derived from Ῥώμη (Rhṓmē), meaning "Rome" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Rhómaikos," as it specifically pertains to Roman identity and culture, which was distinct from the Jewish context. However, the influence of foreign powers, including Rome, is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, often seen in the context of exile and foreign domination. Usage: The term "Rhómaikos" is used to describe anything pertaining to Rome or the Romans. It is an adjective that characterizes people, customs, or objects as being of Roman origin or association. Cultural and Historical Background: During the New Testament period, Rome was the epicenter of the Roman Empire, which exerted significant influence over the Mediterranean world, including Judea. The Roman Empire was known for its military prowess, legal system, and extensive road networks. Roman culture and governance deeply impacted the regions under its control, including the Jewish and early Christian communities. Understanding the Roman context is crucial for interpreting many New Testament events and teachings, as the early church navigated its existence under Roman rule. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for Rhómaisti q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4513: ῬωμαϊκόςῬωμαϊκός, Ρ᾽ωμαικη, Ρ᾽ωμαικον, Roman, Latin: Luke 23:38 R G L brackets Tr marginal reading brackets ((Polybius, Diodorus, Dionysius Halicarnassus, others.)) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Latin. From Rhomaios; Romaic, i.e. Latin -- Latin. see GREEK Rhomaios Forms and Transliterations Ρωμαικοις Ρωμαικοῖς Romaikois Romaikoîs Rōmaikois RōmaikoîsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 23:38 Adj-DNPGRK: Ἑλληνικοῖς καὶ Ρωμαικοῖς καὶ Ἑβραικοῖς KJV: of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, INT: Greek and Latin and Hebrew |
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