Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σπεκουλάτωρ”
Understanding spekoulátōr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Latin origin executioner. - a speculator, i.e. military scout (spy or (by extension) life-guardsman)
G4688
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σπεκουλάτωρ
Phoneticspek-oo-lat'-ore
Transliterationspekoulátōr
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Latin origin executioner. - a speculator, i.e. military scout (spy or (by extension) life-guardsman)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 6:27 | “And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,” Word: σπεκουλάτωρ (spekoulátōr) |