Augustus Band
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Easton's Bible Dictionary [1]
Acts 27:1
Morrish Bible Dictionary [2]
The word σπεῖρα signifies 'cohort,' the tenth part of a 'legion.' This cohort was probably a sort of 'King's Own.'
Smith's Bible Dictionary [3]
Augus'tus Band. Acts 27:1. See Army.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [4]
(σπειρὴ Σεβαστή ) S-Eaa r, the Augistan cohort), the title of the body of Roman imperial troops to which the centurion who had charge of Paul on his voyage to Rome belonged (Acts 27:1). (See Cohort).
