Strong’s G4757

στρατιώτης

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

stratiótés

Pronunciation

strat-ee-o'-tace

Definition

Soldier

Meaning

a soldier.

Usage

The term "stratiṓtēs" refers to a soldier, typically one who serves in the military forces of a nation. In the New Testament, it is used to describe Roman soldiers, who were part of the occupying forces in Judea and other regions. The word can also metaphorically refer to spiritual soldiers, as in the context of spiritual warfare.

Bible references

Matthew 8:9;Matthew 27:27;Matthew 28:12;Mark 15:16;Luke 7:8;Luke 23:36;John 19:2;John 19:23;John 19:23;John 19:24;John 19:32;John 19:34;Acts 10:7;Acts 12:4;Acts 12:6;Acts 12:18;Acts 21:32;Acts 21:32;Acts 21:35;Acts 23:23;Acts 23:31;Acts 27:31;Acts 27:32;Acts 27:42;Acts 28:16