G4686

σπεῖρα

speira

Feminine noun · Of immed. Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of αἱρέω (G138) in the sense of its cognate εἱλίσσω (G1507)

Of immediate Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of G138 in the sense of its cognate G1507; a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e. (figuratively) a mass of men (a Roman military cohort; also (by analogy) a squad of Levitical janitors):—band.

Outline

anything rolled into a circle or ball, anything wound, rolled up, folded together
a military cohort

the tenth part of legion

about 600 men i.e. legionaries
if auxiliaries either 500 or 1000
a maniple, or the thirtieth part of a legion

any band, company, or detachment, of soldiers

Usages

Matthew 27:27

Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.

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Mark 15:16

And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Prætorium; and they call together the whole band.

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John 18:3

Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

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John 18:12

Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

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Acts 10:1

There was a certain man in Cæsarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

Breakdown

Cæsarea An ancient seaport in northwestern Israel.

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Acts 21:31

And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

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Acts 27:1

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’ band.

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