◄ G2892 ►
κουστωδία
Transliteration
koustodia;
Pronunciation
koos-to-dee'-ah
Parts of Speech
n f
Root Word (Etymology)
of Latin origin
KJV Translation Count — 3x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: watch (3)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. guard: used of Roman soldiers guarding the sepulchre of Christ
A Roman guard was made up of four to sixteen solders. In combat, they
would form a square, and were able to hold off a much larger force.
Strong's Definitions
koos-to-dee'-ah; of Latin origin; "custody", i.e. a Roman sentry: — watch.
Concordance Results Using KJV
Pilate said unto them, Ye have a G2892: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.
So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a G2892.
Now when they were going, behold, some of the G2892 came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.