Strong's Lexicon strateuma: Army, troops, soldiers Original Word: στρατεῦμα Word Origin: Derived from στρατεύω (strateuō), meaning "to serve as a soldier" or "to wage war." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in the Old Testament is צָבָא (tsaba, Strong's H6635), which also means "army" or "host." Usage: The term "strateuma" primarily refers to a group of soldiers or an army. It is used in the New Testament to describe both literal military forces and metaphorical spiritual armies. The word conveys the idea of organized, disciplined, and purposeful action, often in the context of conflict or warfare. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, armies were a central part of society, representing power, order, and authority. The Roman Empire, in particular, was known for its highly organized and disciplined military forces. The concept of an army would have been familiar to early Christians, who lived under Roman rule and often witnessed the presence of Roman soldiers. This cultural backdrop provides a vivid metaphor for spiritual warfare and the organized efforts of both divine and opposing forces. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom strateuó Definition an expedition, an army, a company of soldiers NASB Translation armies (4), army (1), soldiers (1), troops (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4753: στράτευμαστράτευμα, στρατεύματος, τό (στρατεύω), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down; a. an army: Matthew 22:7; Revelation 9:16; Revelation 19:14 (cf. Winers Grammar, § 59, 4 a.), 19. b. a band of soldiers (R. V. soldiers): Acts 23:10, 27. c. body-guard, guardsmen: plural Luke 23:11 (R. V. soldiers). From strateuomai; an armament, i.e. (by implication) a body of troops (more or less extensive or systematic) -- army, soldier, man of war. see GREEK strateuomai Englishman's Concordance Matthew 22:7 N-ANPGRK: πέμψας τὰ στρατεύματα αὐτοῦ ἀπώλεσεν NAS: and he sent his armies and destroyed KJV: his armies, and destroyed INT: having sent the armies of him he destroyed Luke 23:11 N-DNP Acts 23:10 N-ANS Acts 23:27 N-DNS Revelation 9:16 N-GNP Revelation 19:14 N-NNP Revelation 19:19 N-ANP Revelation 19:19 N-GNS Strong's Greek 4753 |
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