G5102
τίτλος
a titulus or "title" (placard)
Transliteration
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a titulus or "title" (placard)
τίτλος(títlos)
Strong’s Definition
a titulus or "title" (placard)
of Latin origin;
“And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
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Strong's G5102: A noun borrowed from Latin "titulus," meaning "inscription" or "title." Used specifically in John's Gospel for the inscription on Jesus' cross declaring Him "King of the Jews," highlighting the divine irony of His true kingship proclaimed through mockery.
U- Unveiling the Word
τίτλος carries profound theological significance in its sole New Testament appearance. This Latin loanword describes the official inscription placed on Jesus' cross, declaring His kingship in three languages. Though intended as mockery by Roman authorities, the early church recognized divine providence in this multilingual proclamation of Jesus' royal status. The word represents the intersection of Roman power and divine sovereignty, where human attempts to shame became God's means of declaring truth. Today, it continues to remind believers how God uses even hostile actions to proclaim His Son's kingship.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
Not a compound word, but a borrowed term
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E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Morphological features as a Noun:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes τίτλος's specific use for the cross inscription. Thayer's notes its Latin origin and official nature. LSJ documents its adoption into Greek administrative language. Vine's highlights its significance in John's passion narrative. Strong's connects it to formal proclamations. Moulton and Milligan provide evidence of its use in official documents. The synthesis reveals a term carefully chosen to convey both the legal and proclamatory aspects of Jesus' crucifixion title.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"And Pilate wrote a [title] [τίτλος], and put it on the cross. And the writing was JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS." John 19:19
Additional References:
This is the only occurrence in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
τίτλος appears at the crucifixion as an unwitting proclamation of truth. Though intended as mockery, this official inscription declared to all peoples and languages that King Jesus reigns even from the cross. This word proclaims the good news that God's sovereignty works through human actions, even hostile ones, to declare His Son's kingship. The multilingual nature of the title foreshadows the universal reach of Christ's kingdom.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G5102: A noun borrowed from Latin "titulus," meaning "inscription" or "title." Used specifically in John's Gospel for the inscription on Jesus' cross declaring Him "King of the Jews," highlighting the divine irony of His true kingship proclaimed through mockery.
Part of speech: Noun
Tags: inscription, title, cross, kingship, proclamation, declaration, languages, sovereignty, crucifixion, Pilate, official notice, mockery