TBESG · G3003
λεγεών · legeōn · Legion
λεγιών (Rec. -εών), -ῶνος, ἡ, (Lat. legio), a legion: Mat.26:53, Mrk.5:9, 15, Luk.8:30.† (AS)
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legeōn G3003
λεγεών (legeōn) means “Legion” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
λεγεών Greek · G3003 4 tagged occurrences in 4 verses
Pronunciation guide: leg-eh-ohn' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
Lexicon entries
Dodson Greek Lexicon
properly: a division of the Roman army, numbering about 6,000 infantry with additional cavalry; hence: a very large number; a legion.
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How translators render G3003
Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| legion | 2 |
| legion of demons | 1 |
| legions | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| legion | 2 |
| legions | 1 |
| the legion | 1 |
Verses containing G3003
Page 1 of 1. 4 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
- Matthew 26:53
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
Read word by word - Mark 5:9
· BSB · 1 occurrence
“What is your name?” Jesus asked. “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.”
Read word by word - Mark 5:15
· BSB · 1 occurrence
When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
Read word by word - Luke 8:30
· BSB · 1 occurrence
“What is your name?” Jesus asked. “Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him.
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