Strong's Lexicon Augoustos: Augustus Original Word: Αὔγουστος Word Origin: Derived from Latin "Augustus," meaning "venerable" or "exalted." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for "Augustus," as it is a proper name specific to the Roman context. However, the concept of a ruler or king can be related to entries such as H4428 (מֶלֶךְ, melek) for "king." Usage: In the New Testament, "Augoustos" refers specifically to Caesar Augustus, the first Roman emperor, who reigned from 27 BC to AD 14. His name is used to denote the time period of his rule, particularly in relation to events in the life of Jesus Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: Caesar Augustus, originally named Gaius Octavius, was the adopted son of Julius Caesar. He became the first emperor of the Roman Empire after defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Augustus is known for initiating the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability across the empire. His reign marked significant developments in Roman infrastructure, governance, and culture. The decree for a census during his reign, as mentioned in the Bible, reflects the administrative control and organization of the Roman Empire. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition Augustus, the name of a Rom. emperor NASB Translation Augustus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 828: ΑὐγοῦστοςΑὐγοῦστος, Ἀυγυστου, ὁ, Augustus (cf. English Majesty; see σεβαστός, 2), the surname of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, the first Roman emperor: Luke 2:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Augustus. From Latin ("august"); Augustus, a title of the Roman emperor -- Augustus. Forms and Transliterations Αυγουστου Αὐγούστου Augoustou AugoústouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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