Strong’s G2892

κουστωδία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

koustódia

Pronunciation

koos-to-DEE-ah

Definition

Guard, Watch

Meaning

a guard, watch.

Usage

The term "koustódia" refers to a group of soldiers assigned to guard or watch over something or someone. In the New Testament, it specifically denotes the Roman guard placed at the tomb of Jesus to prevent His disciples from stealing His body.

Bible references

Matthew 27:65;Matthew 27:66;Matthew 28:11