Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
squad of four
Usage: τετράδιον, ου, τό a quarternion, a group of four: στρατιωτῶν, Act.12:4 (Philo). (AS)
Strong's Number
G5069
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G5069 Quick Answer
Strong's G5069 τετράδιον (tetradion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. tetradion (tet-rad'-ee-on) n. 1. a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers [neuter of a presumed derivative of tetras (a tetrad] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include quaternions. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- tetradion (tet-rad'-ee-on) n. 1. a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers [neuter of a presumed derivative of tetras (a tetrad]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- quaternions
Meaning and Definition
tetradion (tet-rad'-ee-on) n. 1. a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers [neuter of a presumed derivative of tetras (a tetrad] KJV: quaternion Root(s): G5064
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5069. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5069 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render tetradion, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
quaternions
Acts 12:4
How Strong's G5069 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5069 (τετράδιον) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 10:7 — Σαβαθα
Strong's G5069 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G5069 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G5069.
And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5069, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G5069 FAQ
What does tetradion (τετράδιον) mean?
Tetradion (Strong's G5069) is a Greek word most simply glossed "quaternion". tetradion (tet-rad'-ee-on) n. 1. a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers [neuter of a presumed derivative of tetras (a tetrad]
How many times is tetradion (τετράδιον) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G5069 across 1 book.
Where can I study tetradion (τετράδιον) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5069 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate tetradion (τετράδιον)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as quaternions. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.