"in the Roman language, in Latin, Jn. 19:20*"
Definition and meaning
in the Roman language, in Latin, Jn. 19:20*
In the original Greek the word is written: Ῥωμαϊστί
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
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 rhomaisti (G4515) across the King James Bible.
This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.
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Common questions
Strong's G4515 (rhomaisti) is a Greek word that means: in the Roman language, in Latin, Jn. 19:20* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word rhomaisti (G4515) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4515 is rhomaisti, a Greek word defined as: in the Roman language, in Latin, Jn. 19:20*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
rhomaisti is a Greek word found in the New Testament.