◄ G4686 ►
σπεῖρα
Transliteration
speira;
Pronunciation
spi'-rah
Parts of Speech
n f
Root Word (Etymology)
of immed. Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of 138 in the sense of its cognate 1507
KJV Translation Count — 7x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: band (7)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. anything rolled into a circle or ball, anything wound, rolled up, folded together
2. a military cohort
a. the tenth part of legion
1. about 600 men i.e. legionaries
2. if auxiliaries either 500 or 1000
3. a maniple, or the thirtieth part of a legion
b. any band, company, or detachment, of soldiers
Strong's Definitions
spi'-rah; of immediate Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of (138) (αἱρέομαι) in the sense of its cognative (1507) (εἱλίσσω); a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e. (figurative) a mass of men (a Roman military cohort; also [by analogy] a squad of Levitical janitors): — band.
Concordance Results Using KJV
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole G4686 of soldiers.
And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole G4686.
Judas then, having received a G4686 of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
Then the G4686 and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,
There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the G4686 called the Italian G4686,
And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the G4686, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' G4686.