Καισαρείας
Kaisáreia
A city associated with Caesar, i.e., constructed, dedicated, or named in honor of a Roman Caesar; specifically, the term refers to two distinct cities in the eastern Mediterranean known as 'Caesarea.' In New Testament and Second Temple contexts, most references are to Caesarea Maritima—the prominent port city on the Mediterranean coast of Judea, serving as a major administrative center of Roman government. Less commonly, the term may refer to Caesarea Philippi—a city inland near the source of the Jordan River, distinguished by its association with Herod Philip. The core sense involves a city devoted to imperial authority or honor.
Matthew 16:13 · Word #8
Lexicon G2542
| Lemma | Καισάρεια |
| Transliteration | Kaisáreia |
| Strong's | G2542 |
| Definition | A city associated with Caesar, i.e., constructed, dedicated, or named in honor of a Roman Caesar; specifically, the term refers to two distinct cities in the eastern Mediterranean known as 'Caesarea.' In New Testament and Second Temple contexts, most references are to Caesarea Maritima—the prominent port city on the Mediterranean coast of Judea, serving as a major administrative center of Roman government. Less commonly, the term may refer to Caesarea Philippi—a city inland near the source of the Jordan River, distinguished by its association with Herod Philip. The core sense involves a city devoted to imperial authority or honor. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Καισάρεια |
| Strong's | G2542 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2542-03
of Caesar’s city
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS): indicates possession or relationship, "of" a single feminine noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive feminine singular form denotes possession or association, rendered as "of Caesar’s city," preserving both the toponymic sense and its derivation from Καῖσαρ (Caesar). This reflects the root meaning of a city dedicated to imperial authority. |
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