Greek Word Study
The meaning of “λεγεών”
Understanding legeṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Latin origin legion. - a "legion", i.e. Roman regiment (figuratively)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
λεγεών
Phoneticleg-eh-ohn'
Transliterationlegeṓn
Grammar Code
G:N-M/F
Greek, Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Latin origin legion. - a "legion", i.e. Roman regiment (figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:53 | “Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?” Word: λεγεών (legeṓn) | |
| Mark 5:9 | “And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.” Word: λεγεών (legeṓn) | |
| Mark 5:15 | “And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.” Word: λεγεών (legeṓn) | |
| Luke 8:30 | “And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.” Word: λεγεών (legeṓn) |