Strong's Lexicon Phéstos: Festus Original Word: Φῆστος Word Origin: Of Latin origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Festus, as it is a Latin name associated with Roman governance. Usage: Phéstos refers to Porcius Festus, a Roman procurator of Judea who succeeded Antonius Felix. He is known for his involvement in the trial of the Apostle Paul, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. Cultural and Historical Background: Festus served as the Roman governor of Judea from approximately AD 59 to 62. His tenure was marked by efforts to maintain peace and order in a region fraught with tension between Roman authorities and Jewish populations. Festus is depicted in the New Testament as a fair-minded official who sought to understand the charges against Paul and to adjudicate them justly. His role is significant in the context of Roman legal proceedings and the early Christian movement. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition Festus, a governor of Judea NASB Translation Festus (13). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5347: ΦῆστοςΦῆστος, Φήστου, ὁ (Porcius) Festus, a procurator of Judaea, the successor of Felix (c. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus (i.e. Festus), a Roman -- Festus. Forms and Transliterations Φηστε Φῆστε Φηστον Φῆστον Φηστος Φῆστος Φηστου Φήστου Φηστω Φήστῳ Pheste Phêste Phēste Phē̂ste Phesto Phēstō Phḗstoi Phḗstōi Pheston Phêston Phēston Phē̂ston Phestos Phêstos Phēstos Phē̂stos Phestou Phēstou PhḗstouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 24:27 N-AMSGRK: Φῆλιξ Πόρκιον Φῆστον θέλων τε NAS: by Porcius Festus, and wishing KJV: Porcius Festus came INT: Felix Porcius Festus wishing moreover Acts 25:1 N-NMS Acts 25:4 N-NMS Acts 25:9 N-NMS Acts 25:12 N-NMS Acts 25:13 N-AMS Acts 25:14 N-NMS Acts 25:22 N-AMS Acts 25:23 N-GMS Acts 25:24 N-NMS Acts 26:24 N-NMS Acts 26:25 N-VMS Acts 26:32 N-DMS Strong's Greek 5347 |
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