Strong G2457Ἰούλιος
Julius
- Transliteration
- Ioulios
- Pronunciation
- ee-oo'-lee-os
- Morphology
- Proper Name (Masculine) of a Person
Definition
Of Latin origin;
Julius a centurion: - Julius.
Julius a centurion: - Julius.
Meaning of the name
Julius, "of Julian [the family of Julius Caesar]"
Detailed definition
Ἰούλιος, -ου, ὁ
Julius: Act.27:1, 3.†
(AS)
Julius: Act.27:1, 3.†
(AS)
In the biblical story
Julius
A centurion of the Augustan Cohort
Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Cohort, was responsible for escorting Paul to Rome and showed him kindness during the journey.
In the Bible
Strong G2457 appears in 2 verses of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- julius2
First verses
- Acts 27:1And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ band.
- Acts 27:3And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.