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Κυρήνιος
Transliteration
Kurenios;
Pronunciation
koo-ray'-nee-os
Parts of Speech
n pr m
Root Word (Etymology)
of Latin origin
KJV Translation Count — 1x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: Cyrenius (1)
Outline of Biblical Usage
yrenius = "warrior"
1. the Greek form of the Roman name Quirinus. His full name is Publius Sulpicius Quirinus. He was consul B.C. 12., and was made governor of Syria after the banishment of Archelaus in A.D. 6. He was probably twice governor of Syria; his first governorship extended from B.C. 4 (the year of Christ's birth) to B.C. 1. It was during this time that he was sent to make enrolment which caused Joseph and Mary to visit Bethlehem. Lu 2:2. The second enrolment is mentioned in Acts 5:37.
Strong's Definitions
koo-ray'-nee-os; of Latin origin; Cyrenius (i.e. Quirinus), a Roman: — Cyrenius.