ἈΣΙΑΡΧΗΝ, ἀσιαρχην
ASIARCHĒN, asiarchēn
Sounds Like: ah-see-AR-khen
Translations: Asiarch, a leader of Asia
From the root: ΑΣΙΑΡΧΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: An Asiarch was a high-ranking official in the Roman province of Asia, chosen annually from among the wealthiest and most prominent citizens. Their primary role was to preside over and finance the public games and festivals held in honor of the Roman emperor and the goddess Roma. They held significant influence and prestige within the province.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0775 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Polycarp of Smyrna
- Martyrdom of Polycarp — 12:2
From the same root
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- ΑΣΙΑΡΧΩΝ — Asiarchs, of the Asiarchs
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