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σπεκουλάτωρ
Transliteration
spekoulator;
Pronunciation
spek-oo-lat'-ore
Parts of Speech
n m
Root Word (Etymology)
of Latin origin
KJV Translation Count — 1x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: executioner (1)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. a spy, scout
2. under the emperors an attendant and member of the body guard, employed as messengers, watchers, and executioners
3. the name is transferred to an attendant of Herod Antipas that acted as executioner
Strong's Definitions
spek-oo-lat'-ore; of Latin origin; a speculator, i.e. military scout (spy or [by extension] life-guardsman): — executioner.
Concordance Results Using KJV
And immediately the king sent an G4688, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
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