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Strong's G5181 Τύραννος (tyrannos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5181 — nachath (“sink”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5181
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G5181 Quick Answer

Strong's G5181 Τύραννος (Turannos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Turannos (too'-ran-nos) n/p. 1. a "tyrant" 2. Tyrannus, an Ephesian It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include tyrannus. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
Turannos (too'-ran-nos) n/p. 1. a "tyrant" 2. Tyrannus, an Ephesian
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
tyrannus

Meaning and Definition

Turannos (too'-ran-nos) n/p. 1. a "tyrant" 2. Tyrannus, an Ephesian [a provincial form of the derivative of the base of G2962] KJV: Tyrannus Root(s): G2962

Original Word
Τύραννος
Transliteration
Turannos
Derivation
Root: κύριος R1: 2962
Morphology
Name Person

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5181. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

Tyrannus

Usage: 1. an absolute sovereign , unlimited by law or constitution, (Herdotus Historicus), etc.: not applied to old hereditary sovereignties βασιλεῖαι); such as those of (Homer) or of Sparta; for the term rather regards the irregular way in which the power was gained , than the way in which it was exercised , being applied to the mild Pisistratus, but not to the despotic kings of Persia. However, the word soon came to imply reproach, like our tyrant , (Plato Philosophus), etc. 2.

in a wider sense, the tyrant's son , or any member of his family , (Sophocles Tragicus):—;so, ἡ τύραννος was both the queen herself or a princess , (Euripides) 3. τύραννος, ον, as adjective kingly, royal , [variant datesTragica Adespota 4. imperious, despotic , (Thucydides); τύραννα δρᾶν (Sophocles Tragicus) τύραννος is probably from same Root as κύριος, κοίρανος. (ML)

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How Strong's G5181 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Turannos, 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.

Tyrannus Acts 19:9

How Strong's G5181 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 1 linked usage.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5181 (Τύραννος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5181 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 G5181 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 19:9 KJV

But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

Strong's G5181 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 10:14 Septuagint / Brenton

and the Pathrusim, and the Casluhim (whence came forth Philistines) and the Caphtorim.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5181.

Genesis 10:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and the Pathrusim, and the Casluhim (whence came forth Philistines) and the Caphtorim.
Acts 19:9 New Testament, KJV
But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5181, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 10:14
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 19:9

Strong's G5181 FAQ

What does tyrannos (Τύραννος) mean?

Tyrannos (Strong's G5181) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Tyrannus". Turannos (too'-ran-nos) n/p. 1. a "tyrant" 2. Tyrannus, an Ephesian

How many times is tyrannos (Τύραννος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5181 across 2 books.

Where can I study tyrannos (Τύραννος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5181 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate tyrannos (Τύραννος)?

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

Does Strong's G5181 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5181, with linked reader references where each row is available.