Ἀσιάρχης

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Definition

Ἀσιάρχης, -ου, ὁ

an Asiarch, one of ten officers elected by the various cities in the province of Asia whose duty it was to celebrate at their own charges the public games and festivals: Acts 19:31 (Strab., Inscr.; DB, see word).

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Occurrences

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  1. Acts 19:31Ἀσιαρχῶν · officials of [the province of] Asia
    Even some of Paul’s friends who were officials of the province of Asia sent word to him, begging him not to venture into the theatre.