G4649: σκοπός
skopós · “goal”
Definition
perhaps akin to G4626 (σκάπτω) through the idea of concealment; compare G4629 (σκέπασμα)); a watch (sentry or scout), i.e. (by implication) a goal
KJV translates it as: mark
Word origin: from (to peer about ("skeptic");
Extended definition
σκοπός, -οῦ, ὁ
[in LXX chiefly for צָפָה ;]
1. a watcher, watchman (Eze.3:17, al.).
2. a mark on which to fix the eye (Wis.5:12, 21, al.). Metaphorical, of an aim or object: Php.3:14.†
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for צָפָה ;]
1. a watcher, watchman (Eze.3:17, al.).
2. a mark on which to fix the eye (Wis.5:12, 21, al.). Metaphorical, of an aim or object: Php.3:14.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4649 is translated
- the goal ×1
Bible verses with G4649 (skopós)
Skopós appears in 1 verse.
- Philippians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.