G4514
Ῥωμαῖος
Romæan, i.e. Roman (as noun)
Transliteration
RhōmaîosPronunciation
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Romæan, i.e. Roman (as noun)
Ῥωμαῖος(Rhōmaîos)
Strong’s Definition
Romæan, i.e. Roman (as noun)
from G4516 (Ῥώμη);
“If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.”
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Strong's G4514: A noun denoting a Roman citizen or one belonging to the Roman Empire. This term carried significant legal and social weight in the New Testament era, representing both political authority and privileged status within the Empire, as demonstrated in Paul's appeals to his Roman citizenship.
U- Unveiling the Word
The term Ῥωμαῖος carries profound political and social significance in New Testament contexts. It primarily denotes a Roman citizen, a status that conveyed significant legal rights and privileges throughout the Empire. First appearing in John 11:48 in the context of Jewish leaders' fears of Roman intervention, the word appears prominently in Acts regarding Paul's Roman citizenship. Early church understanding of this term reflected both the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship, often drawing parallels between earthly and heavenly citizenship. Today, this word reminds us of the dual citizenship Christians possess - earthly and heavenly - and the responsibilities and privileges that come with each.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
Not a compound word, but the -αῖος suffix transforms the place name Ῥώμη into a designation of citizenship or belonging
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E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Morphological features as a noun/adjective:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes Ῥωμαῖος's legal and political significance in Acts. Thayer's highlights the privileges associated with Roman citizenship. LSJ provides extensive documentation of its use in administrative and legal contexts. Vine's notes its importance in Paul's ministry. Strong's connects it to Rome and citizenship rights. LEH traces its usage in Hellenistic Jewish literature. Moulton and Milligan demonstrate its formal usage in legal documents and inscriptions.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
If we let Him go on like this, all men will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation (John 11:48)
Additional References:
Acts 16:21
Acts 16:37
Acts 16:38
Acts 22:25
Acts 22:26
Acts 22:27
Acts 22:29
Acts 23:27
Acts 25:16
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
The word Ῥωμαῖος powerfully illustrates how God used human institutions, even the Roman Empire, to advance His kingdom. Paul's Roman citizenship became a tool for gospel proclamation, demonstrating how King Jesus can use worldly status for heavenly purposes. This reminds us that our primary citizenship is in heaven, yet God can use our earthly positions to further His kingdom work.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4514: A noun denoting a Roman citizen or one belonging to the Roman Empire. This term carried significant legal and social weight in the New Testament era, representing both political authority and privileged status within the Empire, as demonstrated in Paul's appeals to his Roman citizenship.
Part of speech: Noun/Adjective
Tags: Roman citizen, citizenship, Paul, Acts, legal rights, Roman Empire, political status, John's Gospel, persecution, cultural identity