Strong's Lexicon kataskopeó: To spy out, to inspect, to observe closely. Original Word: κατασκοπέω Word Origin: From the Greek words κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and σκοπέω (skopeó, meaning "to look" or "to watch"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7270 (רָגַל, ragal) - to spy, to explore - H8446 (תּוּר, tur) - to seek out, to explore Usage: The verb κατασκοπέω is used in the context of observing or inspecting something with the intent of gathering information, often in a secretive or covert manner. It implies a careful and deliberate examination, typically for strategic purposes. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of spying or scouting, particularly in a military or exploratory context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, espionage and reconnaissance were common practices in military and political contexts. Spies were often sent to gather intelligence about enemy territories, fortifications, and troop movements. The act of spying was crucial for strategic planning and decision-making. In the biblical context, spying was sometimes used by God's people to assess the land and the challenges they would face, as seen in the Old Testament with the spies sent into Canaan. HELPS Word-studies 2684 kataskopéō (from 2596 /katá, "down, according to," intensifying 4648 /skopéō, "look at closely") – properly, scope down; (figuratively) looking down on someone with a hostile perspective; to spy ("check out"); intently look at, especially to inflict harm (damage); to observe something secretly, i.e. with covered (evil) motives (used only in Gal 2:4). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and skopeó (to examine, inspect) Definition to view closely, spy out NASB Translation spy (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2684: κατασκοπέωκατασκοπέω, κατασκόπω: 1 aorist infinitive κατασκοπῆσαι; to inspect, view closely, in order to spy out and plot against: τί, Galatians 2:4; (of a reconnoitre or treacherous examination, 2 Samuel 10:3; Joshua 2:2; 1 Chronicles 19:3; Euripides, Hel. 1607 (1623); so used, especially in middle, in the other Greek writings from Xenophon down). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spy out. From kataskopos; to be a sentinel, i.e. To inspect insidiously -- spy out. see GREEK kataskopos Forms and Transliterations κατασκοπεύοντας κατασκοπεύσαι κατασκοπεύσαντας κατασκοπεύσαντες κατασκοπεύσασι κατασκοπησαι κατασκοπήσαι κατασκοπῆσαι κατασκοπήσωσιν κατεσκόπευεν κατεσκόπευσαν kataskopesai kataskopêsai kataskopēsai kataskopē̂saiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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