# centurion, centurions #

## Definition: ##

A centurion was a Roman army officer who had a group of 100 soldiers under his command.

* This could also be translated with a term that means, "leader of a hundred men" or "army leader" or "officer in charge of a hundred."
* One Roman centurion came to Jesus to request healing for his servant.
* The centurion in charge of Jesus' crucifixion was amazed when he witnessed how Jesus died.
* God sent a centurion to Peter so that Peter could explain to him the good news about Jesus.

(See also: [Rome](../other/rome.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 10:1-2](en/tn/act/help/10/01)
* [Acts 27:1-2](en/tn/act/help/27/01)
* [Acts 27:42-44](en/tn/act/help/27/42)
* [Luke 07:2-5](en/tn/luk/help/07/02)
* [Luke 23:46-47](en/tn/luk/help/23/46)
* [Mark 15:39-41](en/tn/mrk/help/15/39)
* [Matthew 08:5-7](en/tn/mat/help/08/05)
* [Matthew 27:54-56](en/tn/mat/help/27/54)

## Word Data: ##

* Strong's: G1543, G2760