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δεξιολάβος G1187
G1187 is the Greek word δεξιολάβος, transliterated dexiolábos. The King James Version most often renders it spearmen.
What it means
a guardsman (as if taking the right) or light-armed soldier.
Where it comes from
from G1188 (δεξιός) and G2983 (λαμβάνω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: spearman.
Verses using δεξιολάβος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 23:23 · KJV
And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night;
Common questions
What does Strong's G1187 mean?
G1187 is the Greek word δεξιολάβος (dexiolábos), meaning a guardsman (as if taking the right) or light-armed soldier.
How is G1187 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it spearmen (1 time).
How many times does G1187 appear in the Bible?
δεξιολάβος (dexiolábos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1187 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1188 (δεξιός) and G2983 (λαμβάνω).
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