Matthew 27:2
Footnote:
| 51b | Man of the Spear The Greek name Πειλᾶτος is a transliteration of the Latin Pilatus, a Roman cognomen likely derived from pilum (“spear, javelin”), suggesting “man of the spear” or “armed with a javelin.” It reflects a typical Roman naming convention and possibly denotes military background or honorific status. The full name, Pontius Pilatus, places him within the Pontii gens, a well-attested Samnite-origin family in Roman history. |