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Strong's G2541 Καῖσαρ (kaisar)

Kaisar means “caesar” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2541 — chamots (“oppressed”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2541
Language Greek
Linked Usages 25
Books 7

Strong's G2541 Quick Answer

Strong's G2541 Καίσαρ (Kaisar) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Kaisar (kai'-sar) n/p. 1. Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor [of Latin origin] It has 25 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include caesar and caesar's. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
Kaisar (kai'-sar) n/p. 1. Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor [of Latin origin]
Usage
25 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
caesar and caesar's

Meaning and Definition

Kaisar (kai'-sar) n/p. 1. Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor [of Latin origin] KJV: Caesar

Original Word
Καίσαρ
Transliteration
Kaisar
Morphology
Name Person

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2541. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2541 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Kaisar, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Caesar Matthew 22:17 18× Caesar's Matthew 22:21

How Strong's G2541 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 25 linked usages.

Strong's G2541 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2541 in the New Testament

25 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 22:17 KJV

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

Matthew 22:21 KJV

They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.

Mark 12:14 KJV

And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

Usage Excerpts

First 25 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2541.

Matthew 22:17 New Testament, KJV
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
Matthew 22:21 New Testament, KJV
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
Mark 12:14 New Testament, KJV
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
Mark 12:16 New Testament, KJV
And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.
Mark 12:17 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.
Luke 2:1 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
Luke 3:1 New Testament, KJV
Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,
Luke 20:22 New Testament, KJV
Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?
Luke 20:24 New Testament, KJV
Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.
Luke 20:25 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.
Luke 23:2 New Testament, KJV
And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
John 19:12 New Testament, KJV
And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.
John 19:15 New Testament, KJV
But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
Acts 11:28 New Testament, KJV
And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.
Acts 17:7 New Testament, KJV
Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
Acts 25:8 New Testament, KJV
While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any thing at all.
Acts 25:10 New Testament, KJV
Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.
Acts 25:11 New Testament, KJV
For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar.
Acts 25:12 New Testament, KJV
Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go.
Acts 25:21 New Testament, KJV
But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar.
Acts 26:32 New Testament, KJV
Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar.
Acts 27:24 New Testament, KJV
Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
Acts 28:19 New Testament, KJV
But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.
Philippians 4:22 New Testament, KJV
All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2541, grouped by book.

Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 3 usages, New Testament
Luke 6 usages, New Testament
John 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 10 usages, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2541 FAQ

What does kaisar (Καῖσαρ) mean?

Kaisar (Strong's G2541) is a Greek word most simply glossed "caesar". Kaisar (kai'-sar) n/p. 1. Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor [of Latin origin]

How many times is kaisar (Καῖσαρ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 25 linked usages for Strong's G2541 across 7 books.

Where can I study kaisar (Καῖσαρ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2541 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate kaisar (Καῖσαρ)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as caesar and caesar's. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.