"Lysias, pr. name, Acts 23:26; 24:7, 22*"
Definition and meaning
Lysias, pr. name, Acts 23:26; 24:7, 22*
In the original Greek the word is written: Λυσίας
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of lysias (G3079) across the King James Bible.
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,
And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.
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Common questions
Strong's G3079 (lysias) is a Greek word that means: Lysias, pr. name, Acts 23:26; 24:7, 22* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word lysias (G3079) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3079 is lysias, a Greek word defined as: Lysias, pr. name, Acts 23:26; 24:7, 22*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
lysias is a Greek word found in the New Testament.