Encyclopedia entry
Latin
The vernacular language of the ancient Romans (John 19:20).
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
the language spoken by the Romans, is mentioned only in (John 19:20) and Luke 23:38
In the Bible
2
Verses where Latin is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- John 19:20
Many of the Jews read this sign, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek.
- Luke 23:38
Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Entries that reference Latin
62
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Voices on Latin
24
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.