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Αὔγουστος
Augoustos
G0828
N:N-M-P Greek

Augustus

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Augoustos identifies the Caesar named in the decree for registration in Luke 2:1.

The attested use identifies the Caesar connected with the decree that all the world be registered in Luke 2:1.

Senses in use

  1. Name identifying the Caesar in the decree · dominant

    In Luke 2:1, the genitive singular masculine form occurs with Caesar in the clause about a decree for registration; the APB renders the designation as “Caesar Augustus.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 2:1, the APB presents the designation as “Caesar Augustus” in the sentence about the decree.

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