λεγεών

legeṓn

Number

G3003

Language

Greek

Original word

λεγεών

Transliteration

legeṓn

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

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

KJV: legion

Root / derivation: of Latin origin;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λεγεών across 4 verses.

Legion3×

legions1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse

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?

Mark2 verses

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.

Luke1 verse

Luke 8:30

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

Topics that use this word

Gadarenes Jesus, The Christ Prisoners

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3003 (legeṓn) mean?

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

How many times does G3003 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3003 (λεγεών) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Legion.”

How is legeṓn translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3003 is rendered as “Legion” (3×), “legions” (1×).

Where does the Greek word λεγεών come from?

of Latin origin;