G4686 σπεῖρα (speîra) — band

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G4686

a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e. (figuratively) a mass of men (a Roman military cohort; also (by analogy) a squad of Levitical janitors)

KJV usage: :--band.

Etymology: of immediate Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of in the sense of its cognate ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

anything twisted or wreathed, a cord, coil, band, etc.; a band of soldiers, company, troop; used for a Roman cohort, about 600 soldiers, Mt. 27:27; Acts 10:1; the temple guard, Mk. 15:16; Jn. 18:3, 12; Acts 21:31; 27:1*

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 27:27 Mark 15:16 John 18:3 John 18:12 Acts 10:1 Acts 21:31 Acts 27:1

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