G2958GreekKyrēníoy
Κυρηνίου
cyrenius (i.e., quirinus), a roman
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Detailed Definition
- 1publius sulpicius quirinus, a governor over syria at the time of christ's birth
Etymology & Derivation
of latin origin
Scholarly Notes
he was consul in 12 bc and was made governor of syria after the banishment of archelaus in ad 6. he was probably twice governor of syria; his first governorship extended from 4 bc (the year of christ's birth) to 1 bc. it was during this time that he was sent to make a census which caused joseph and mary to visit bethlehem. the second census is mentioned in acts 5:37. "cyrenius" is the greek form of the roman name "quirinus."