Lexicon kataskopos: Spy, Scout Original Word: κατάσκοπος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spy. From kata (intensive) and skopos (in the sense of a watcher); a reconnoiterer -- spy. see GREEK kata see GREEK skopos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from kataskopeó Definition a spy NASB Translation spies (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2685: κατάσκοποςκατάσκοπος, κατασκοπου, ὁ (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.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "κατά" (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and "σκοπός" (skopos, meaning "watcher" or "spy").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term κατάσκοπος corresponds to several Hebrew terms used in the Old Testament to describe spies or scouts. These include: Usage: The term κατάσκοπος is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals who are sent to secretly gather information, often with the intent of undermining or opposing. Context: The Greek term κατάσκοπος appears in the New Testament in the context of espionage or reconnaissance. It is used to describe individuals who are tasked with secretly observing and reporting back on certain situations or groups. The role of a κατάσκοπος is typically associated with military or strategic purposes, where gathering intelligence is crucial for decision-making. Forms and Transliterations κατάσκοποι κατάσκοποί κατασκοπους κατασκόπους κατεσμικρύνθην kataskopous kataskópousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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