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  • noun See pretorium.

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  • noun Alternative form of pretorium.

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  • noun the tent of an ancient Roman general

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Examples

  • The word praetorium is so translated five times in the

    Smith's Bible Dictionary 1884

  • The commanders tent, known as the praetorium, served both as his living quarters and the armys headquarters.

    The Spartacus War Barry Strauss 2009

  • The commanders tent, known as the praetorium, served both as his living quarters and the armys headquarters.

    The Spartacus War Barry Strauss 2009

  • The commanders tent, known as the praetorium, served both as his living quarters and the armys headquarters.

    The Spartacus War Barry Strauss 2009

  • The commanders tent, known as the praetorium, served both as his living quarters and the armys headquarters.

    The Spartacus War Barry Strauss 2009

  • The Greek word πραιτωριον or praetorion is a Greek transliteration of the Roman word praetorium, the headquarters of any garrison or, more specifically, the Praetorian or Palace Guard of the Emperor.

    Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2009

  • If "praetorium" means the imperial guard, some time would have to elapse before such a large body of men could know much about

    The Books of the New Testament Leighton Pullan 1902

  • There is no sufficient proof that the word "praetorium" was ever used to designate the emperors palace, though it is used for the official residence of a Roman governor.

    Smith's Bible Dictionary 1884

  • I will hear thee -- The word means, "give thee a full hearing." to be kept in Herod's judgment hall -- "praetorium," the palace built at

    Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

  • "praetorium," which in (John 18: 28) is in Authorized Version

    Smith's Bible Dictionary 1884

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