The meaning of “σπεῖρα”
Understanding speîra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of immediate Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of αἱρέομαι in the sense of its cognate εἱλίσσω band. - a coil (s...
σπεῖρα
of immediate Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of αἱρέομαι in the sense of its cognate εἱλίσσω band. - a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e. (figuratively) a mass of men (a Roman military cohort - also (by analogy) a squad of Levitical janitors)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:27 | “Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. ” Word: σπεῖρα (speîra) | |
| Mark 15:16 | “And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Pretorium; and they call together the whole band.” Word: σπεῖρα (speîra) | |
| John 18:12 | “Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,” Word: σπεῖρα (speîra) | |
| 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.” Word: σπεῖρα (speîra) |