Word study · Greek
Sebastos
Augustus, emperor
Say it: seb-as-TOS (approximate)
Σεβαστός
What it means
The Greek form of "Augustus," meaning "revered," which became the title of the emperor. Festus says he will keep Paul for the decision of "the emperor" (literally "the Augustus," 25:21, 25:25). It is the root of Sebaste, the Greek name for Samaria.
Range of meaning
- AugustusThe imperial title.
- ReveredOne worthy of reverence.
In Acts
- Chapter 25
"Kept for the decision of the emperor" (25:21, 25:25).
Every verse (3)
Verses where G4575 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources