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σπεῖρα G4686
G4686 is the Greek word σπεῖρα, transliterated speîra. The King James Version most often renders it band.
What it means
a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e. (figuratively) a mass of men (a Roman military cohort; also (by analogy) a squad of Levitical janitors).
Where it comes from
of immediate Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of G138 (αἱρέομαι) in the sense of its cognate G1507 (εἱλίσσω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: band.
Verses using σπεῖρα
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
John 18:3 · KJV
Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
John 18:12 · KJV
Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,
Acts 10:1 · KJV
There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
Acts 21:31 · KJV
And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4686 mean?
G4686 is the Greek word σπεῖρα (speîra), meaning a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e. (figuratively) a mass of men (a Roman military cohort; also (by analogy) a squad of Levitical janitors).
How is G4686 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it band (4 times).
How many times does G4686 appear in the Bible?
σπεῖρα (speîra) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4686 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of immediate Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of G138 (αἱρέομαι) in the sense of its cognate G1507 (εἱλίσσω).
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