Bible Dictionary
Caesar
Caesar was originally the family name of Julius Caesar and became the title of the Roman emperors. In the New Testament it refers to emperors such as Augustus, Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero, whose authority governed Judea and to whom tribute was paid.
Biblical Usage
Jews paid tribute to Caesar, and Roman citizens could appeal to him. The title is used for the emperor governing Judea and appears in references to Jesus’ trial, Paul’s appeal, and the imperial authority recognized in the New Testament.
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