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The meaning of ἐγκάθετος

Understanding enkáthetos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

spy. - subinduced, i.e. surreptitiously suborned as a lier-in-wait

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ἐγκάθετος

Phoneticeng-kath'-et-os
Transliterationenkáthetos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

spy. - subinduced, i.e. surreptitiously suborned as a lier-in-wait

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 20:20

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

Word: ἐγκάθετος (enkáthetos)

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