Strong’s G4686

σπεῖρα

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

speira

Pronunciation

SPI-rah

Definition

Cohort, band, company

Meaning

a cohort, the tenth part of a legion; a military guard.

Usage

In the New Testament, "speira" refers to a Roman military unit known as a cohort. A cohort was a subdivision of a Roman legion and typically consisted of about 600 soldiers, though the number could vary. The term is used to describe a group of soldiers or a band of men, often in the context of those who were involved in significant events, such as the arrest of Jesus.

Bible references

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