Strong’s G5069

τετράδιον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

tetradion

Pronunciation

te-trah'-dee-on

Definition

squad of four soldiers

Meaning

a quaternion, a group of four soldiers.

Usage

The term "tetradion" refers to a group or squad of four soldiers. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe a Roman military unit assigned to guard a prisoner. This term highlights the Roman practice of dividing soldiers into smaller groups for specific tasks, such as guarding high-profile prisoners.

Bible references

Acts 12:4