Lexical Definition
Κλαύδιος Klaúdios (klow'-dee-os) Claudius N:N-M-P
of Latin origin
Claudius.
- Claudius, the name of two Romans
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Κλαύδιον | Claudius | Acts.18.2 |
| Κλαυδίου | Claudius | Acts.11.28 |
Abbott-Smith
Κλαύδιος, -ου, ὁ,
Claudius;
1. the Emperor: Ac 11:28 18:2.
2. A military tribune, C. Lysias: Ac 23:26.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 11:28 · 18:2 · 23:26 |
Profile
Male • Roman Emperor • Roman emperor during Paul's ministry
Emperor living at the time of the New Testament
Claudius was the Roman emperor during part of Paul's ministry. (Act.11.28; 18.2; 17.7; 25.8,10,11,12,12,21; 26.32; 27.24; 28.19)
- A Roman Emperor living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Act.11.28;
- referred to as Claudius Κλαύδιος, or Caesar Καῖσαρ.
Claudius, also referred to as Caesar, was the Roman emperor during a significant portion of Paul's ministry. He is mentioned in several contexts throughout the book of Acts.
In Acts 11:28, the prophet Agabus foretold a great famine that would occur during the reign of Claudius, which prompted the disciples to send relief to the believers in Judea.
Acts 18:2 mentions that Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome, which led Aquila and Priscilla to move to Corinth, where they met Paul.
In Acts 17:7, the accusers of Paul and Silas in Thessalonica claimed that they were acting against the decrees of Caesar, likely referring to Claudius.
During Paul's trial in Acts 25-26, Claudius is mentioned as the emperor to whom Paul appealed for justice (Acts 25:8,10,11,12,21; 26:32).
In Acts 27:24, an angel told Paul that he must stand before Caesar, referring to Claudius or his successor.
Finally, in Acts 28:19, Paul stated that he was compelled to appeal to Caesar because of the Jews' opposition.
These references to Claudius provide historical context for the events in Acts and demonstrate the Roman Empire's significant influence on the early Christian church.