Bible Strands

Pilate

also called Pontius · A Ruler, in the time of the New Testament · named in 53 verses

the name means close-pressed, i.e. firm Strong's Lexicon

Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus and ultimately ordered his crucifixion.

First named at Matthew 27:2.

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Verses that name Pilate