2685. kataskopos
Berean Strong's Lexicon
kataskopos: Spy, Scout

Original Word: κατάσκοπος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: kataskopos
Pronunciation: kä-tä'-sko-pos
Phonetic Spelling: (kat-as'-kop-os)
Definition: Spy, Scout
Meaning: a spy, scout.

Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "kata" (meaning "down" or "against") and "skopeo" (meaning "to look" or "to watch").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent of "kataskopos" is often associated with the word "רָגַל" (ragal), which means "to spy" or "to explore." This term is used in passages such as Numbers 13:2, where Moses sends spies to explore the land of Canaan.

Usage: The term "kataskopos" refers to a person who is sent to observe or gather information, typically in a covert manner. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe individuals who are sent to scout out a land or situation, often for military or strategic purposes.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, spies played a crucial role in military strategy and national security. They were tasked with gathering intelligence about enemy movements, fortifications, and resources. The use of spies is well-documented in various ancient cultures, including the Israelites, who employed spies to assess the Promised Land before entering it.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
probably from kataskopeó
Definition
a spy
NASB Translation
spies (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2685: κατάσκοπος

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.)

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

Forms and Transliterations
κατάσκοποι κατάσκοποί κατασκοπους κατασκόπους κατεσμικρύνθην kataskopous kataskópous
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Englishman's Concordance
Hebrews 11:31 N-AMP
GRK: δεξαμένη τοὺς κατασκόπους μετ' εἰρήνης
NAS: after she had welcomed the spies in peace.
KJV: when she had received the spies with
INT: having received the spies with peace

Strong's Greek 2685
1 Occurrence


κατασκόπους — 1 Occ.

















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