GREEK · G4196
Πόπλιος
Poplios — Publius
Πόπλιος, -ου, ὁ (Latin), Publius: Act.28:7-8.† (AS)
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Publius
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Historical dictionary entry
“the chief man of the island” of Malta (Acts 28:7), who courteously entertained Paul and his shipwrecked companions for three days, till they found a more permanent place of residence; for they remained on the island for three months, till the stormy season had passed. The word here rendered “chief man” (protos) is supposed by some to be properly a Maltese term, the official title of the governor.
Scripture references
Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897). Historical dictionary wording reflects the scholarship and language of its era.