Tyrannus
ΤύραννοςStrong’s G5181Turannos
Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament
In short
Turannos is the Greek word usually translated “tyrannus”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.
“But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.”
Meaning
Usually translated “tyrannus”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- of tyrannus 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- Acts 1
1 book in all.
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Greek dictionary
Τύραννος Turannos · Tyrannus
1. an absolute sovereign , unlimited by law or constitution, (Herdotus Historicus), etc.: not applied to old hereditary sovereignties βασιλεῖαι); such as those of (Homer) or of Sparta; for the term rather regards the irregular way in which the power was gained , than the way in which it was exercised , being applied to the mild Pisistratus, but not to the despotic kings of Persia. However, the word soon came to imply reproach, like our tyrant , (Plato Philosophus), etc. …
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.