σπεῖρα
speira (G4686)
band
AI Word Study
The Greek word σπεῖρα (speira) has a short definition as "band." In the context of seven occurrences in the Bible, we can deduce that it likely refers to a group of people tied or connected together. This word could imply physical confinement, a collective entity, or perhaps even an organizational structure. The range of usage is quite narrow, with seven references, indicating a relatively infrequent but specific application of this term. It's worth noting that the definition does not provide any context of what or who might form this "band." This lack of specificity might suggest that the meaning was understood in its cultural and historical context. The significance of this word cannot be overstated without additional context. However, based on the definition as "band," it could be related to groupings such as social organizations, military units, or possibly people tied or held captive. Without further information, it is difficult to draw concrete conclusions, but these possibilities offer potential avenues for exploration.
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Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and gathered the whole garrison together against him.
The soldiers led him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they called together the whole cohort.
Judas then, having taken a detachment of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.
So the detachment, the commanding officer, and the officers of the Jews seized Jesus and bound him,
Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,
As they were trying to kill him, news came up to the commanding officer of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
When it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan band.