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The Greek word λεγιών - 'legiôn' or 'legeôn' is derived from the Latin and refers to a group of soldiers with varying numbers at different times.

In the era of Emperor Augustus, one legion consisted of 6,826 individuals, comprising 6,100 infantry and 726 cavalry.

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Matthew 26:53

Therefore, the term 'legion' as used in the Bible seems to imply a large number (see Matthew 26:53; Mark 5:9; Luke 8:30).

Each legion had its own commander who was accountable only to the emperor, and below him were six tribunes, referred to as - KHILIARKOS (Military Commander).


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