λεγεών (legeṓn) — Legion

Greek word study: λεγεών (legeṓn), Strong's G3003. a "legion", i.e. Roman regiment (figuratively)

GreekStrong's G3003
Quick definition
Greek word
λεγεών (legeṓn)

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

Word study
Derivation: of Latin origin;

KJV translation words: legion

Where this word appears

Strong's G3003 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:53 and last appears in Luke 8:30.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

Legion ×2legion ×1legions ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

λεγιὼν ×1λεγιών ×1λεγιῶνα ×1λεγιῶνας ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×2Matthew ×1Luke ×1

Verses (all 4)

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does legeṓn (G3003) mean?

A "legion", i.e. roman regiment (figuratively).

How is G3003 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3003 as: legion.

How often does λεγεών (legeṓn) appear?

Strong's G3003 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:53 and last appears in Luke 8:30.