Berean Strong's Lexicon Asiarchés: Asiarch Original Word: Ἀσιάρχης Word Origin: From Ἀσία (Asia) and ἄρχων (archon, meaning "ruler" or "leader") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the term "Asiarch," as it is specific to the Greco-Roman context. However, similar roles of leadership and governance can be found in various Hebrew terms for rulers and officials, such as שַׂר (sar, meaning "prince" or "official"). Usage: The term "Asiarch" refers to a high-ranking official or magistrate in the Roman province of Asia. These individuals were often wealthy and influential citizens who were responsible for overseeing public games and religious festivals in honor of the Roman emperor and the gods. The role was both civic and religious, reflecting the integration of political and religious life in the Roman Empire. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Roman province of Asia, which covered parts of modern-day Turkey, Asiarchs were prominent figures in society. They were selected from among the elite and were tasked with organizing and financing public events, which often included gladiatorial games and other forms of entertainment. Their position was not only a mark of prestige but also a demonstration of loyalty to Rome and its imperial cult. The Asiarchs played a significant role in maintaining the cultural and religious practices of the time, which were deeply intertwined with the political structure of the Roman Empire. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Asia and archó Definition an Asiarch, an official of Asian cities NASB Translation Asiarchs (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 775: ἈσιάρχηςἈσιάρχης, Ἀσιαρχου, ὁ, an Asiarch, President of Asia: Acts 19:31. Each of the cities of proconsular Asia, at the autumnal equinox, assembled its most honorable and opulent citizens, in order to select one to preside over the games to be exhibited that year, at his expense, in honor of the gods and the Roman emperor. Thereupon each city reported the name of the person selected to a general assembly held in some leading city, as Ephesus, Smyrna, Sardis. This general council, called τό κοινόν, selected ten out of the number of candidates, and sent them to the proconsul; and the proconsul, apparently, chose one of these ten to preside over the rest. This explains how it is that in Acts, the passage cited several Asiarchs are spoken of, while Eusebius, h. e. 4, 15, 27 mentions only one; (perhaps also the title outlasted the service). Cf. Meyer on Acts, the passage cited; Winers RWB under the word Asiarchen; (BB. DD. under the word; but especially Le Bas et Waddington, Voyage Archeol. Inscriptions part. v., p. 244f; Kuhn, Die städtische u. bürgerl. Verf. des röm. Reichs, i. 106ff; Marquardt, Röm. Staatsverwalt. i. 374ff; Stark in Schenkel i., 263; especially Lightfoot Polycarp, p. 987ff). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chief of Asia. From Asia and arche; an Asiarch or president of the public festivities in a city of Asia Minor -- chief of Asia. see GREEK Asia see GREEK arche Forms and Transliterations Ασιαρχων Ἀσιαρχῶν ασίδα ασιτήσομεν Asiarchon Asiarchôn Asiarchōn Asiarchō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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