LEGION

The number in a Roman legion varied at different periods, from three thousand to more than twice that number. In the time of Christ a legion contained six thousand, besides the cavalry. There were ten cohorts in each legion; which were divided each into three maniples or bands, and these into two centuries containing one hundred men each. In the Bible a legion means a number indefinitely large. The Savior cured a demoniac who called himself "Legion" as if possessed my myriads of demons, Mr 5:9. The expression, "twelve legions of angels," Mt 26:53, illustrate the immensity of the heavenly host, and their zealous devotion to Christ.

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legion. legion, host, or band of souldiers

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Legion. Legion
A regiment of the Roman army, the number of men composing which differed at different times. It originally consisted of three thousand men, but in the time of Christ consisted of six thousand, exclusive of horsemen, who were in number a tenth of the foot-men. The word is used (Matt. 26:53; Mark 5:9) to express simply a great multitude.

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LEGION. → Of angels Mt 26:53 → Demons Mr 5:9,15

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(1) Of Angels Mt 26:53 (2) Of Devils Mr 5:9; Lu 8:30

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legion. Legion, n. a body of soldiers, vast number, host

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Le″gion (lē″jŭn), n. [[OE. legioun, OF. legion, F. légion, fr. L. legio, fr. legere to gather, collect. See Legend.]] 1. 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A body of foot soldiers and cavalry consisting of different numbers at different periods, — from about four thousand to about six thousand men, — the cavalry being about one tenth.
2. 2. A military force; an army; military bands.
3. 3. A great number; a multitude.
Where one sin has entered, legions will force their way through the same breach. Rogers. 4. 4. (Taxonomy) A group of orders inferior to a class.
Legion of honor, an order instituted by the French government in 1802, when Bonaparte was First Consul, as a reward for merit, both civil and military.