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Strong's G5069 τετράδιον (tetradion)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5069 — nedab in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5069
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G5069 Quick Answer

Strong's G5069 τετράδιον (tetradion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. tetradion (tet-rad'-ee-on) n. 1. a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers [neuter of a presumed derivative of tetras (a tetrad] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include quaternions. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
tetradion (tet-rad'-ee-on) n. 1. a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers [neuter of a presumed derivative of tetras (a tetrad]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
quaternions

Meaning and Definition

tetradion (tet-rad'-ee-on) n. 1. a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers [neuter of a presumed derivative of tetras (a tetrad] KJV: quaternion Root(s): G5064

Original Word
τετράδιον
Transliteration
tetradion
Derivation
Root: τέσσαρες R1: 5064
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5069. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G5069 Is Translated

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

quaternions Acts 12:4

How Strong's G5069 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 1 linked usage.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5069 (τετράδιον) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5069 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 G5069 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 12:4 KJV

And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.

Strong's G5069 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 10:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And the sons of Cush, Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah, Sheba, and Dedan.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5069.

Genesis 10:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the sons of Cush, Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah, Sheba, and Dedan.
Acts 12:4 New Testament, KJV
And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5069, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 10:7
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 12:4

Strong's G5069 FAQ

What does tetradion (τετράδιον) mean?

Tetradion (Strong's G5069) is a Greek word most simply glossed "quaternion". tetradion (tet-rad'-ee-on) n. 1. a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers [neuter of a presumed derivative of tetras (a tetrad]

How many times is tetradion (τετράδιον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5069 across 2 books.

Where can I study tetradion (τετράδιον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5069 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate tetradion (τετράδιον)?

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

Does Strong's G5069 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5069, with linked reader references where each row is available.