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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.
Latin (A language)
Rome's official language, and one of the three on the sign above the cross.
First, in plain English
Rome's official language, and one of the three on the sign above the cross.
Who this is
Latin, not a person, was the official language of Rome and one of three languages, along with Aramaic and Greek, used in the inscription Pilate ordered placed over Jesus on the cross, reading "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews" (John 19:19-20). Its inclusion reflects Rome's administrative presence in Judea.
study-bible (ACAI + Tyndale)
The word
G4515
Where it appears
- John 19:20
