Legeṓn — G3003

Definition

feminine noun

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

Usually translated as

legion

Origin

of Latin origin

Occurrences

Legeṓn occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (2), Luke (1)

• Matthew 26:53 — Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions (λεγεωνας) of angels?
• Mark 5:9 — And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion (λεγεων): 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 (λεγεωνα), 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 (λεγεων): because many devils were entered into him.