Strong G4688σπεκουλάτωρ
executioner
- Transliteration
- spekoulatōr
- Pronunciation
- spek-oo-lat'-ore
- Morphology
- Greek Noun (Masculine)
Definition
Of Latin origin; a speculator that is military scout (spy or [by extension] life guardsman): - executioner.
Detailed 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)
In the Bible
Strong G4688 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- executioner1
First verses
- Mark 6:27And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
Occurrences by book
Detailed Greek dictionary
σπεκουλάτωρ, ορος, ὁ,
= Latin speculator, properly scout: but in the Roman Imperial army,
1 one of the principales or head-quarters' staff of a legionary commander or provincial governor (whose duties included the carrying out of executions), [NT+4th c.AD+ (NT.Mark.6.27, “POxy.” 1193.1 (4th c.AD), etc.)]
2 one of the Imperial body-guard (speculatores Augusti),= δορυφόρος, [Refs (10th c.AD: Suidas Legal icographus)]
= Latin speculator, properly scout: but in the Roman Imperial army,
1 one of the principales or head-quarters' staff of a legionary commander or provincial governor (whose duties included the carrying out of executions), [NT+4th c.AD+ (NT.Mark.6.27, “POxy.” 1193.1 (4th c.AD), etc.)]
2 one of the Imperial body-guard (speculatores Augusti),= δορυφόρος, [Refs (10th c.AD: Suidas Legal icographus)]