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σεβαστός G4575
G4575 is the Greek word σεβαστός, transliterated sebastós. The King James Version most often renders it augustus.
What it means
venerable (august), i.e. (as noun) a title of the Roman Emperor, or (as adjective) imperial.
Where it comes from
from G4573 (σεβάζομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Augustus(-').
Verses using σεβαστός
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 25:21 · KJV
But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar.
Acts 25:25 · KJV
But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.
Acts 27:1 · KJV
And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ band.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4575 mean?
G4575 is the Greek word σεβαστός (sebastós), meaning venerable (august), i.e. (as noun) a title of the Roman Emperor, or (as adjective) imperial.
How is G4575 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it augustus (2 times), augustus' (1 time).
How many times does G4575 appear in the Bible?
σεβαστός (sebastós) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4575 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4573 (σεβάζομαι).
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