Strong's Number G2892

κουστωδία

koustodia · koos-to-dee'-ah

Transliteration:

koustodia{koos-to-dee'-ah}

Word Origin:

of Latin origin

Part of Speech:

noun feminine

Strong's Definition:

"custody", i.e. a Roman sentry

Usage in the KJV:

watch 3

Total: 3
Occurs 3 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

guard: used of Roman soldiers guarding the sepulchre of Christ A Roman guard was made up of four to sixteen solders. In combat, they would form a square, and were able to hold off a much larger force.