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    Roman

    Pronounced ROH-man

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    ✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Roman appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 22:27-28.
    Meaning
    "Citizen of Rome; Strong"
    Origin
    Latin

    Roman citizenship was a powerful asset in the ancient world — Paul used his Roman citizenship to appeal to Caesar and spread the gospel to the heart of the empire. The name evokes the infrastructure God used to carry the gospel to the known world.

    Spiritual meaning

    Roman reminds us that God uses empires, roads, and citizenship for gospel purposes — even worldly systems serve His eternal plan.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea. And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born."

      Acts 22:27-28 (KJV) →
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