Bible Dictionary

Host

A large organized group, especially an army or multitude.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

186 of 368

Letter

H

Meaning

A large organized group, especially an army or multitude.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 12:41
  • Numbers 1:3
  • Numbers 2:3-32
  • Numbers 10:14-28
  • Deuteronomy 4:19
  • 1 Samuel 17:45
  • 2 Kings 6:17
  • 1 Chronicles 12:22
  • Psalm 24:10
  • Psalm 46:7
  • Isaiah 6:3
  • Luke 2:13
  • Revelation 19:14

Original Language

Hebrew

צָבָא

tsaba

army; host; service; warfare

Greek

στρατιά

stratia

army; host

Meaning

A host is a large organized group, especially an army or multitude.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, host refers to an organized group or multitude, especially an army or military force.

The term is also used for the organized divisions of Israel and for the heavenly host of angels or other heavenly beings.

The expression “LORD of hosts” refers to the LORD as ruler over hosts.

Key References

  • Exodus 12:41
  • Numbers 1:3
  • Numbers 2:3-32
  • Numbers 10:14-28
  • Deuteronomy 4:19
  • 1 Samuel 17:45
  • 2 Kings 6:17
  • 1 Chronicles 12:22
  • Psalm 24:10
  • Psalm 46:7
  • Isaiah 6:3
  • Luke 2:13
  • Revelation 19:14
  • Army
  • Multitude
  • Camp
  • Tribe
  • Congregation
  • LORD of Hosts
  • Heavenly Host

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 12:41
  • Numbers 1:3
  • Numbers 2:3-32
  • Numbers 10:14-28
  • Deuteronomy 4:19
  • 1 Samuel 17:45
  • 2 Kings 6:17
  • 1 Chronicles 12:22
  • Psalm 24:10
  • Psalm 46:7
  • Isaiah 6:3
  • Luke 2:13
  • Revelation 19:14

Related Terms

army multitude camp tribe congregation

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