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The meaning of κουστωδία

Understanding koustōdía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of Latin origin watch. - "custody", i.e. a Roman sentry

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κουστωδία

Phonetickoos-to-dee'-ah
Transliterationkoustōdía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Latin origin watch. - "custody", i.e. a Roman sentry

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 27:65

Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.

Word: κουστωδία (koustōdía)
Matthew 27:66

So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

Word: κουστωδία (koustōdía)
Matthew 28:11

Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

Word: κουστωδία (koustōdía)

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Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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