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Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Gallio, as it is a Latin name and specific to the context of the New Testament Roman governance. However, the concept of a judge or ruler can be related to Hebrew terms such as שׁוֹפֵט (shofet,Strong's Hebrew 8199) for "judge" or נָשִׂיא (nasi,Strong's Hebrew 5387) for "prince" or "leader," which denote positions of authority similar to that of a proconsul.

Usage:The name Gallio appears in the New Testament in the context of the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys, specifically in the Book of Acts.

Context:Gallio was a Roman proconsul of Achaia, a province in Greece, during the first century AD. He is mentioned in the New Testament inActs 18:12-17. Gallio was the brother of the famous philosopher Seneca and is known for his impartial judgment in a legal matter involving the Apostle Paul.

InActs 18:12-17 (BSB), the Jews of Corinth brought Paul before Gallio, accusing him of persuading people to worship God contrary to the law. Gallio, however, dismissed the case, stating, "If it were a matter of wrongdoing or a serious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to listen to you. But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things." He then drove them from the judgment seat. This incident highlights Gallio's role as a Roman official who maintained a separation between civil and religious matters, reflecting the Roman policy of religious tolerance as long as public order was not disturbed.

Gallio's decision not to involve himself in what he perceived as an internal religious dispute allowed Paul to continue his ministry in Corinth without interference from Roman authorities. This event is significant as it illustrates the early church's interactions with Roman governance and the legal protections that sometimes facilitated the spread of Christianity.