G4686 Greek

σπεῖρα

speîra
a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e. (figuratively) a mass of men (a Roman military cohort; also (by analogy) a squad of Levitical janitors)

KJV Translations of G4686

band

Word Origin & Derivation

of immediate Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of G138 (αἱρέομαι) in the sense of its cognate G1507 (εἱλίσσω);

G4686 in the King James Bible

7 verses
Acts 10:1 σπείρης

There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

Acts 21:31 σπείρης

And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

Acts 27:1 σπείρης

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.

John 18:3 σπεῖραν

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 σπεῖρα

Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

Mark 15:16 σπεῖραν

And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.

Matthew 27:27 σπεῖραν

Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.