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Lexicon :: Strong's G2685 - kataskopos

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κατάσκοπος
Transliteration
kataskopos (Key)
Pronunciation
kat-as'-kop-os
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From κατά (G2596) (intensive) and σκοπός (G4649) (in the sense of a watcher)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:417,1047

Strong’s Definitions

κατάσκοπος katáskopos, kat-as'-kop-os; from G2596 (intensive) and G4649 (in the sense of a watcher); a reconnoiterer:—spy.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G2685 in the following manner: spy (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G2685 in the following manner: spy (1x).
  1. an inspector, a spy

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
κατάσκοπος katáskopos, kat-as'-kop-os; from G2596 (intensive) and G4649 (in the sense of a watcher); a reconnoiterer:—spy.
STRONGS G2685:
κατάσκοπος, κατασκοπου, (κατασκέπτομαι (equivalent to κατασκοπέω)), an inspector, a spy: Hebrews 11:31. (Genesis 42:9, 11; 1 Samuel 26:4; 1 Macc. 12:26; in secular authors from Herodotus down.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
42:9; 42:11
1 Samuel
1; 26:4
Hebrews
11:31

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2685 matches the Greek κατάσκοπος (kataskopos),
which occurs 8 times in 8 verses in the LXX Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:9 - And Joseph remembered his dream, which he saw; and he said to them, Ye are spies; to observe the marks of the land are ye come.
Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:11 - we are all sons of one man; we are peaceable, thy servants are not spies.
Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:14 - And Joseph said to them, This is it that I spoke to you, saying, ye are spies;
Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:16 - Send one of you, and take your brother; and go ye to prison, till your words be clear, whether ye speak the truth or not; but, if not, by the health of Pharao, verily ye are spies.
Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:31 - And we said to him, We are men of peace, we are not spies.
Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:34 - And bring to me your younger brother; then I shall know that ye are not spies, but that ye are men of peace: and I will restore you your brother, and ye shall trade in the land.
Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:4 - And David sent spies, and ascertained that Saul was come prepared out of Keila.
Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:10 - And Abessalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, When ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then shall ye say, Abessalom is become king in Chebron.
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