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κατάσκοπος G2685
G2685 is the Greek word κατάσκοπος, transliterated katáskopos. The King James Version most often renders it spies.
What it means
a reconnoiterer.
Where it comes from
from G2596 (κατά) (intensive) and G4649 (σκοπός) (in the sense of a watcher).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: spy.
Verses using κατάσκοπος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Hebrews 11:31 · KJV
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2685 mean?
G2685 is the Greek word κατάσκοπος (katáskopos), meaning a reconnoiterer.
How is G2685 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it spies (1 time).
How many times does G2685 appear in the Bible?
κατάσκοπος (katáskopos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2685 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) (intensive) and G4649 (σκοπός) (in the sense of a watcher).
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