Greek · G1455 · unreviewed

ἐγκάθετος

A spy

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ἐγκάθετος G1455
Pronunciation enkáthetos

What does ἐγκάθετος (enkáthetos) mean in the Bible?

ἐγκάθετος (enkáthetos) is a Greek word meaning "a spy". ἐνκάθετος (Rec.

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Meaning

a spy
Extended definition

(ἐγκαθίημι), [in LXX: Job.31:9 (אָרַב), Job.19:12 * ;] suborned to lie in wait, lying in wait: as subst., Luk.20:20.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

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Accusative · Plural · Masculine Luke 20:20
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