Bible Dictionary

Army

A large organized group of people trained and equipped for war.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

32 of 516

Letter

A

Meaning

A large organized group of people trained and equipped for war.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 12:41
  • Joshua 5:13-15
  • 1 Samuel 17:45
  • 2 Chronicles 20:15
  • Psalm 68:17
  • Isaiah 13:4
  • Luke 2:13
  • Revelation 19:19

Also Called

armies

Original Language

Hebrew

צָבָא

tsaba

army; host; military service

Greek

στρατιά

stratia

army; host

Meaning

An army is a large organized group of people trained and equipped for war.

The word may also refer to a military force assembled for defense, conquest, or protection.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, an army refers to an organized force gathered for battle.

The term is used for the armies of Israel, foreign nations, and the heavenly host.


Key References

  • Exodus 12:41
  • Joshua 5:13-15
  • 1 Samuel 17:45
  • 2 Chronicles 20:15
  • Psalm 68:17
  • Isaiah 13:4
  • Luke 2:13
  • Revelation 19:19

  • Host
  • Battle
  • Soldier
  • War
  • Warfare

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 12:41
  • Joshua 5:13-15
  • 1 Samuel 17:45
  • 2 Chronicles 20:15
  • Psalm 68:17
  • Isaiah 13:4
  • Luke 2:13
  • Revelation 19:19

Related Terms

Study Topics

military battle nation warfare