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Strong's G2892 κουστωδία (koustodia)

Koustodia means “watch” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2892 — tohar (“brightness”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2892
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 1

Strong's G2892 Quick Answer

Strong's G2892 κουστωδία (koustodia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. koustodia (kous-to-dee'-ah) n. 1. "custody", i.e. a Roman sentry [of Latin origin] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include watch. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
koustodia (kous-to-dee'-ah) n. 1. "custody", i.e. a Roman sentry [of Latin origin]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
watch

Meaning and Definition

koustodia (kous-to-dee'-ah) n. 1. "custody", i.e. a Roman sentry [of Latin origin] KJV: watch

Original Word
κουστωδία
Transliteration
koustodia
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2892. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2892 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render koustodia, 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.

watch Matthew 27:65 3×

How Strong's G2892 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 3 linked usages.

Strong's G2892 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 G2892 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 27:65 KJV

Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.

Matthew 27:66 KJV

So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

Matthew 28:11 KJV

Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2892.

Matthew 27:65 New Testament, KJV
Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.
Matthew 27:66 New Testament, KJV
So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.
Matthew 28:11 New Testament, KJV
Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2892, grouped by book.

Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Matthew 27:65 Matthew 27:66 Matthew 28:11

Strong's G2892 FAQ

What does koustodia (κουστωδία) mean?

Koustodia (Strong's G2892) is a Greek word most simply glossed "watch". koustodia (kous-to-dee'-ah) n. 1. "custody", i.e. a Roman sentry [of Latin origin]

How many times is koustodia (κουστωδία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2892 across 1 book.

Where can I study koustodia (κουστωδία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2892 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate koustodia (κουστωδία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as watch. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.