👉 It's a Greek term for the ancient Hebrew city of Jerusalem, which was later taken over by Roman forces during the first century BCE. The word "roycs" refers to Roman soldiers who had control over the city until it fell in the 2nd century CE. It's a short phrase from a biblical passage that describes the way the Romans dealt with the inhabitants of the city, specifically saying they ruled over them as the Roman military occupied their cities and made decisions on what they should do next. The word is often used to refer to the Roman military tactics and their treatment of the people in Jerusalem during the time it was taken over by Rome.
