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Lysias
dissolving
Λυσίας Lusias
Lysias (Greek: Λυσίας, Lusias) means “dissolving”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 3 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Ananias.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Lysias
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 3 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Acts 23:26 |
| Last appears | Acts 24:22 |
| Cross-references | 33 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Claudius co-occurrence Appears with Claudius in Acts 24.
- Felix co-occurrence Appears with Felix in Acts 24.
- Ananias co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ananias.
- Drusilla co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Drusilla.
- Tertullus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Tertullus.
- Herod co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Herod.
- Festus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Festus.
Origin & meaning
Λυσίας, -ου, ὁ
Lysias (Claudius L., Act.23:26), Act.24:7, 22.†
(AS)
Claudius Lysias, the Roman commander in Jerusalem, rescued Paul from a Jewish mob and sent him to Felix.
The biblical story
Claudius Lysias was a Roman tribune (commander) stationed in Jerusalem during the time of Paul's arrest (Act.23.26). When Paul was attacked by a Jewish mob in the temple, Lysias intervened with his soldiers and took Paul into custody (Act.21.30-33). Upon learning of a plot to kill Paul, Lysias arranged for him to be transferred to Caesarea under armed guard to appear before Felix, the governor (Act.23.12-35). In his letter to Felix, Lysias explained the circumstances of Paul's arrest and his decision to send him to the governor for judgment (Act.23.26-30). Lysias admitted that he had initially arrested Paul thinking he was a rebel, but later learned that the charges against him were related to Jewish religious disputes (Act.23.28-29). Lysias' actions demonstrate his commitment to maintaining order and ensuring that Paul received a fair trial under Roman law. His letter to Felix also serves as an official record of the events surrounding Paul's arrest and transfer to Caesarea.
Key verses
Lysias appears in 3 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
Acts 23:26 -
But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,
Acts 24:7 -
And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.
Acts 24:22
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Acts (3)
- Acts 23:26
- Acts 24:7
- Acts 24:22