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κουστωδία G2892

G2892 is the Greek word κουστωδία, transliterated koustōdía. The King James Version most often renders it watch.

Word: κουστωδίαTransliteration: koustōdíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

"custody", i.e. a Roman sentry.

Where it comes from

of Latin origin.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

watch 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: watch.

Verses using κουστωδία

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 27:65 · KJV

Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.

Matthew 28:11 · KJV

Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2892 mean?

G2892 is the Greek word κουστωδία (koustōdía), meaning "custody", i.e. a Roman sentry.

How is G2892 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it watch (2 times).

How many times does G2892 appear in the Bible?

κουστωδία (koustōdía) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2892 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Latin origin.

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