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λεγεών G3003

G3003 is the Greek word λεγεών, transliterated legeṓn. The King James Version most often renders it legion.

Word: λεγεώνTransliteration: legeṓnLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

a "legion", i.e. Roman regiment (figuratively).

Where it comes from

of Latin origin.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

legion 3×legions 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: legion.

Verses using λεγεών

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 26:53 · KJV

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Mark 5:9 · KJV

And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

Mark 5:15 · KJV

And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

Luke 8:30 · KJV

And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3003 mean?

G3003 is the Greek word λεγεών (legeṓn), meaning a "legion", i.e. Roman regiment (figuratively).

How is G3003 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it legion (3 times), legions (1 time).

How many times does G3003 appear in the Bible?

λεγεών (legeṓn) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3003 come from?

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

Nearby entries

G3000 · λατρεύω — to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage G3001 · λάχανον — a vegetable G3002 · Λεββαῖος — Lebbæus, a Christian G3004 · λέγω — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e…G3005 · λεῖμμα — a remainder G3006 · λεῖος — smooth, i.e. "level"

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