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centurion, centurions

Definition:

A centurion was a Roman army officer who had a group of 100 soldiers under his command.

• This could also be translated with a term that means, "leader of a hundred men" or "army leader" or "officer in charge of a hundred."
• One Roman centurion came to Jesus to request healing for his servant.
• The centurion in charge of Jesus' crucifixion was amazed when he witnessed how Jesus died.
• God sent a centurion to Peter so that Peter could explain to him the good news about Jesus.

(See also: Rome)

Bible References:

• Acts 10:1-2
• Acts 27:1-2
• Acts 27:42-44
• Luke 07:2-5
• Luke 23:46-47
• Mark 15:39-41
• Matthew 08:5-7
• Matthew 27:54-56

Word Data:

• Strong's: G1543, G2760