Pilate (Noun)
Meaning
The Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Pontius Pilate was the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified.
- According to historical records, Pontius Pilate was appointed as the Roman prefect of Judea around 26 AD.
- Pilate was the Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and ultimately sentenced him to death.
- Pontius Pilate is infamous for his role in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament.
- Pilate's actions were seen as a fulfillment of prophecy by many early Christians, and he remains a significant figure in Christian history.