Lexical Definition
Λυσίας Lysías (loo-see'-as) Lysias N:N-M-P
of uncertain affinity
Lysias.
- Lysias, a Roman
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Λυσίασ | Lysias | Acts.23.26 • Acts.24.7 • Acts.24.22 |
Abbott-Smith
Λυσίας, -ου, ὁ,
Lysias (Claudius L., Ac 23:26), [7](/btb/interlinear/44%20-%20Acts/24/Acts.24.7.html)], 22.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 23:26 · 24:7 · 24:22 |
Profile
Male • Roman commander who rescued Paul from a Jewish mob
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Claudius Lysias, the Roman commander in Jerusalem, rescued Paul from a Jewish mob and sent him to Felix (Act.23.26-24.22).
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Act.23.26;
- referred to as Lysias Λυσίας, or Claudius Κλαύδιος.
Claudius Lysias was a Roman tribune (commander) stationed in Jerusalem during the time of Paul's arrest (Act.23.26). When Paul was attacked by a Jewish mob in the temple, Lysias intervened with his soldiers and took Paul into custody (Act.21.30-33). Upon learning of a plot to kill Paul, Lysias arranged for him to be transferred to Caesarea under armed guard to appear before Felix, the governor (Act.23.12-35). In his letter to Felix, Lysias explained the circumstances of Paul's arrest and his decision to send him to the governor for judgment (Act.23.26-30). Lysias admitted that he had initially arrested Paul thinking he was a rebel, but later learned that the charges against him were related to Jewish religious disputes (Act.23.28-29). Lysias' actions demonstrate his commitment to maintaining order and ensuring that Paul received a fair trial under Roman law. His letter to Felix also serves as an official record of the events surrounding Paul's arrest and transfer to Caesarea.