Definition
σπείρα, -ης
(on this form of genitive, see M, Pr., 38, 48; Bl., § 7, 1; Mayser, 12; Deiss., BS, 186), [in LXX: Jdt.14.11, 2Ma.8.23 2Mac.12.20 2Mac.12.22 * ;]
1. (= Lat. spira) anything wound or rolled up, a coil.
2. As a military term used (by Polyb. and later writers) of a body of soldiers, a maniple (third part of a cohort) or cohort (see Swete, Mk., 375; Westc., Jo., 251 f.): Matthew 27:27, Mark 15:16, John 18:3, 12, Acts 10:1; 21:31; 27:1.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
7 total
- Matthew 27:27σπεῖραν · companyThen the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company around Him.
- Mark 15:16σπεῖραν · company {together}Then the soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called the whole company together.
- John 18:3σπεῖραν · a band of soldiersSo Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.
- John 18:12σπεῖρα · band of soldiersThen the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him.
- Acts 10:1σπείρης · RegimentAt Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment.
- Acts 21:31σπείρης · [Roman] regimentWhile they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil.
- Acts 27:1σπείρης · RegimentWhen it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.