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σπεκουλάτωρ G4688
G4688 is the Greek word σπεκουλάτωρ, transliterated spekoulátōr. The King James Version most often renders it executioner.
What it means
a speculator, i.e. military scout (spy or (by extension) life-guardsman).
Where it comes from
of Latin origin.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: executioner.
Verses using σπεκουλάτωρ
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Mark 6:27 · KJV
And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
Common questions
What does Strong's G4688 mean?
G4688 is the Greek word σπεκουλάτωρ (spekoulátōr), meaning a speculator, i.e. military scout (spy or (by extension) life-guardsman).
How is G4688 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it executioner (1 time).
How many times does G4688 appear in the Bible?
σπεκουλάτωρ (spekoulátōr) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4688 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Latin origin.
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