5061. Tertullos
Strong's Lexicon
Tertullos: Tertullus

Original Word: Τέρτυλλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Tertullos
Pronunciation: ter-TOOL-los
Phonetic Spelling: (ter'-tool-los)
Definition: Tertullus
Meaning: Tertullus, a barrister acting as professional prosecutor of Paul at Caesarea.

Word Origin: Of Latin origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Tertullus, as it is a Latin name specific to the New Testament context.

Usage: Tertullus is a proper noun referring to a Roman orator and lawyer who represented the Jewish leaders in their case against the Apostle Paul. His role is primarily as an accuser in the legal proceedings described in the Book of Acts.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Roman Empire, orators like Tertullus were often employed for their rhetorical skills in legal and political matters. They were adept at presenting cases before Roman officials, which was crucial in a society where public speaking and persuasion were highly valued. Tertullus, being of Latin origin, suggests he was well-versed in Roman law and customs, making him a suitable advocate for the Jewish leaders who sought to prosecute Paul under Roman jurisdiction.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Tertullus, probably a Rom.
NASB Translation
Tertullus (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5061: Τέρτυλλος

Τέρτυλλος, Τερτύλλου, , Tertullus, a Roman orator: Acts 24:1f. (See ῤήτωρ.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Tertullus.

Of uncertain derivation; Tertullus, a Roman -- Tertullus.

Forms and Transliterations
Τερτυλλος Τέρτυλλος Τερτυλλου Τερτύλλου τέρψει Tertullos Tertullou Tertyllos Tértyllos Tertyllou Tertýllou
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 24:1 N-GMS
GRK: καὶ ῥήτορος Τερτύλλου τινός οἵτινες
NAS: with an attorney [named] Tertullus, and they brought charges
KJV: orator [named] Tertullus, who
INT: and an orator Tertullus a certain who

Acts 24:2 N-NMS
GRK: κατηγορεῖν ὁ Τέρτυλλος λέγων Πολλῆς
NAS: After [Paul] had been summoned, Tertullus began
KJV: was called forth, Tertullus began
INT: to accuse [him] Tertullus saying Great

Strong's Greek 5061
2 Occurrences


Τέρτυλλος — 1 Occ.
Τερτύλλου — 1 Occ.

















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