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The meaning of τετράδιον

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

Definition

neuter of a presumed derivative of (a tetrad quaternion. - from τέσσαρες) - a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman...

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τετράδιον

Phonetictet-rad'-ee-on
Transliterationtetrádion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neuter of a presumed derivative of (a tetrad quaternion. - from τέσσαρες) - a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers

Scripture References

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1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 12:4

And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.

Word: τετράδιον (tetrádion)

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