G4688: σπεκουλάτωρ
spekoulátōr · “executioner”
Definition
a speculator, i.e. military scout (spy or (by extension) life-guardsman)
KJV translates it as: executioner
Word origin: of Latin origin;
Extended definition
σπεκουλάτωρ, -ορος (Rec. -ωρος), ὁ (Lat. speculator),
1. prop., a spy or scout.
2. An executioner: Mrk.6:27 (see Swete, in l).†
(AS)
1. prop., a spy or scout.
2. An executioner: Mrk.6:27 (see Swete, in l).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4688 is translated
- an executioner ×1
Bible verses with G4688 (spekoulátōr)
Spekoulátōr appears in 1 verse.
- 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,