σπείρης
speîra
cohort's
A body of people organized as a unit, typically referring to a cohort (the standard unit of a Roman legion, usually comprising about 600 soldiers), but also used more generally for any organized group or band. The term can denote both military and non-military groups, depending on context. In some texts, particularly in the New Testament, it most frequently refers to the Roman military cohort stationed in Judea, but can occasionally allude to other organized groups.
Acts 21:31 · Word #10
Lexicon G4686
| Lemma | σπεῖρα |
| Transliteration | speîra |
| Strong's | G4686 |
| Definition | A body of people organized as a unit, typically referring to a cohort (the standard unit of a Roman legion, usually comprising about 600 soldiers), but also used more generally for any organized group or band. The term can denote both military and non-military groups, depending on context. In some texts, particularly in the New Testament, it most frequently refers to the Roman military cohort stationed in Judea, but can occasionally allude to other organized groups. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | cohort's |
| Literal | of-cohort |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σπεῖρα |
| Strong's | G4686 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4686-03
of a gathered cohort
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS); denotes possession, source, or association with a single organized unit. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive feminine singular form denotes possession or relation, rendered "of a gathered cohort" to preserve the root sense of something wound or gathered together as an organized unit. "Cohort" reflects the standard organized body implied by σπεῖρα while retaining its collective force. |
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