G4575

σεβαστός

sebastos

Adjective · From σεβάζομαι (G4573)

From G4573; venerable (august), i.e. (as noun) a title of the Roman Emperor, or (as adjective) imperial:—Augustus(-').

Outline

reverend, venerable
the title of the Roman emperors

Augustan, i,e, taking its name from the emperor
a title of honour which used to be given certain legions, or cohorts, or battalions, "for valour"

Usages

Acts 25:21

But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Cæsar.

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Acts 25:25

But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.

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Acts 27:1

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ band.

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