pilate
Definition
Proper noun: - Pontius Pilate: The Roman governor (prefect/procurator) of the Roman province of Judea from approximately AD 26 to 36. He is historically known for presiding over the trial of Jesus of Nazareth and authorizing his crucifixion.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- According to the New Testament, Jesus was brought before Pilate for judgment.
- Historians study the role of Pilate in the administration of Judea.
Advanced Usage
- "To wash one's hands of something": This idiom is often traced to the biblical account of Pilate washing his hands to symbolize his disavowal of responsibility for Jesus's crucifixion (Matthew 27:24). It means to refuse to accept responsibility for something.
- After the project failed, the manager washed his hands of the whole affair.
Variants and Related Words
- Pilates (noun): A system of physical exercise using specialized apparatus. This is a modern term named after its German founder, Joseph Pilates, and is not related to Pontius Pilate.
- She does Pilates twice a week to improve her core strength.
Synonyms
- The procurator of Judea (historical title).
- The Roman prefect.
Related Phrases
- "Ecce Homo" (Latin for "Behold the Man"): The words attributed to Pilate when he presented Jesus to the crowd, according to the Gospel of John (19:5).
Noun
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the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36)
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