Greek Word Study
The meaning of “στρατιά”
Understanding stratiá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of a derivative of (an army host. - from the base of στρώννυμι, as encamped) - camp-likeness, i.e. an army, i.e...
G4756
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
στρατιά
Phoneticstrat-ee'-ah
Transliterationstratiá
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of a derivative of (an army host. - from the base of στρώννυμι, as encamped) - camp-likeness, i.e. an army, i.e. (figuratively) the angels, the celestial luminaries
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:13 | “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,” Word: στρατιά (stratiá) | |
| Acts 7:42 | “Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness?” Word: στρατιά (stratiá) |