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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPilate
/ˈpaɪ.lət/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered his crucifixion.
"In the New Testament, Pilate is depicted as a conflicted figure who ultimately succumbs to public pressure." - 2
A historical figure often referenced in discussions about justice and moral responsibility.
"The phrase 'washing one's hands like Pilate' is used to describe someone who avoids responsibility."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Pilate' is derived from the Latin 'Pilatus', which is believed to be of uncertain origin. Historically, it refers to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea during the time of Jesus, known for his role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The name has evolved in religious and historical texts over centuries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pilate" is said worldwide
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Pilate
Transliteration: Pilate
"Dans le Nouveau Testament, Pilate est un personnage clé."
Pilatus
Transliteration: Pilatus
"Im Neuen Testament wird Pilatus als zwiespältige Figur dargestellt."
Pilato
Transliteration: Pilato
"Nel Nuovo Testamento, Pilato è un personaggio controverso."
Pilato
Transliteration: Pilato
"En el Nuevo Testamento, Pilato es un personaje clave."
Pilatos
Transliteration: Pilatos
"No Novo Testamento, Pilatos é uma figura controversa."
पिलातुस
Transliteration: Pilatus
"नए नियम में, पिलातुस एक महत्वपूर्ण पात्र है।"
彼拉多
Transliteration: Bǐlāduō
"在新约中，彼拉多是一个关键人物。"
빌라도
Transliteration: Bilado
"신약에서 빌라도는 중요한 인물입니다."
ピラト
Transliteration: Pirato
"新約聖書では、ピラトは重要な人物です。"
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