Κυρήνιος
Kurēnios
G2958
N:N-M-P
Greek
Quirinius
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Greek
Language
Kurenios identifies the man named in connection with governing Syria during a census.
The attested use names the man associated with governing Syria when a census took place in Luke 2:2.
Senses in use
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Name in the census and Syria statement · dominant
The genitive singular masculine form occurs in the clause about a census and Syria; in Luke 2:2 the APB renders the verse, “This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 2:2, the APB presents the name “Quirinius” in a statement about governing Syria during a census.