σκοπός G4649

G4649 is the Greek word σκοπός, transliterated skopós. The King James Version most often renders it mark.

Word: σκοπόςTransliteration: skopósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

perhaps akin to G4626 (σκάπτω) through the idea of concealment; compare G4629 (σκέπασμα)); a watch (sentry or scout), i.e. (by implication) a goal.

Where it comes from

from (to peer about ("skeptic").

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

mark 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: mark.

Verses using σκοπός

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Philippians 3:14 · KJV

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4649 mean?

G4649 is the Greek word σκοπός (skopós), meaning perhaps akin to G4626 (σκάπτω) through the idea of concealment; compare G4629 (σκέπασμα)); a watch (sentry or scout), i.e. (by implication) a goal.

How is G4649 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it mark (1 time).

How many times does G4649 appear in the Bible?

σκοπός (skopós) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4649 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from (to peer about ("skeptic").

Nearby entries

G4646 · σκολιός — warped, i.e. winding; figuratively, perverse G4647 · σκόλοψ — withered at the front, i.e. a point or…G4648 · σκοπέω — to take aim at (spy), i.e. (figuratively) regard G4650 · σκορπίζω — to dissipate, i.e. (figuratively) put to…G4651 · σκορπίος — a "scorpion" (from its sting)G4652 · σκοτεινός — opaque, i.e. (figuratively) benighted

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