Strong's Greek Concordance

G3003: λεγεών

legeṓn · “Legion”

Definition

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

KJV translates it as: legion

Word origin: of Latin origin;

Extended definition

λεγιών (Rec. -εών), -ῶνος, ἡ, (Lat. legio),
a legion: Mat.26:53, Mrk.5:9, 15, Luk.8:30.†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G3003 is translated

  • legions ×1
  • legion ×1
  • legion, ×1
  • legion; ×1

Bible verses with G3003 (legeṓn)

Legeṓn appears in 4 verses.

  • Matthew 26:53

    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

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

  • Mark 5:15

    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

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