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Λυσίας G3079

G3079 is the Greek word Λυσίας, transliterated Lysías. The King James Version most often renders it lysias.

Word: ΛυσίαςTransliteration: LysíasLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

Lysias, a Roman.

Where it comes from

of uncertain affinity.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lysias 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: Lysias.

Verses using Λυσίας

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 23:26 · KJV

Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.

Acts 24:7 · KJV

But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,

Acts 24:22 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3079 mean?

G3079 is the Greek word Λυσίας (Lysías), meaning Lysias, a Roman.

How is G3079 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lysias (3 times).

How many times does G3079 appear in the Bible?

Λυσίας (Lysías) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3079 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain affinity.

Nearby entries

G3076 · λυπέω — to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad G3077 · λύπη — sadness G3078 · Λυσανίας — grief-dispelling; Lysanias, a governor of Abilene G3080 · λύσις — a loosening, i.e. (specially), divorce G3081 · λυσιτελεῖ — impersonally, it answers the purpose, i.e…G3082 · Λύστρα — Lystra, a place in Asia Minor

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