G5069
τετράδιον
from G5064 (τέσσαρες)); a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers
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from G5064 (τέσσαρες)); a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers
τετράδιον(tetrádion)
Strong’s Definition
from G5064 (τέσσαρες)); a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers
neuter of a presumed derivative of (a tetrad;
“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.”
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Strong's G5069: A neuter noun meaning "a squad of four soldiers," from τετρα- (four). Used in Acts to describe Roman guard units assigned to Peter's imprisonment, highlighting the intensity of his captivity and the miraculous nature of his deliverance.
U - Unveiling the Word
τετράδιον represents a Roman military unit of four soldiers assigned to guard duty. In Acts 12:4, it describes the fourfold guard watching Peter in prison, emphasizing the seemingly inescapable nature of his confinement. This term appears in a pivotal moment demonstrating God's power to deliver His servants from impossible situations. The early church saw in this detail both the severity of persecution and the triumph of divine intervention. Today, it reminds believers that no human security system can thwart God's purposes for His people.
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
Lexical sources illuminate τετράδιον's significance. BDAG emphasizes its military technical meaning. Thayer's notes its specific reference to Roman guard units. LSJ documents its use in military contexts. Vine's connects it to Roman security procedures. Strong's emphasizes its derivation from the number four. Moulton and Milligan cite examples from military papyri. The combined evidence suggests τετράδιον was a precise technical term for a specific Roman guard arrangement.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"When he had seized him, he put him in prison, delivering him to four squads of soldiers [τετραδίοις] to guard him, intending after the Passover to bring him out before the people." Acts 12:4
Additional References:
This word appears only once in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
τετράδιον powerfully illustrates both human attempts to restrict God's work and the futility of such efforts. In describing Peter's imprisonment, it emphasizes the seemingly impregnable nature of his confinement, making his deliverance even more miraculous. This word proclaims that no human security system, no matter how thorough, can prevent God from accomplishing His purposes. It encourages believers that the Messiah's power transcends all earthly barriers.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G5069: A neuter noun meaning "a squad of four soldiers," from τετρα- (four). Used in Acts to describe Roman guard units assigned to Peter's imprisonment, highlighting the intensity of his captivity and the miraculous nature of his deliverance.
Part of speech: Noun
Tags: soldiers, guards, imprisonment, Peter, deliverance, Roman-military, Acts, miracle, prison, security