Augustus Band
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Smith's Bible Dictionary [1]
Augus'tus Band. Acts 27:1. See Army .
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.'
Easton's Bible Dictionary [3]
Acts 27:1
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).
