G4688Greekspekoylátora
σπεκουλάτορα
a speculator, i.e., military scout (spy or (by extension) life-guardsman)
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Old Testament
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Detailed Definition
- 1a spy, scout
- 2under the emperors an attendant and member of the body guard, employed as messengers, watchers, and executioners
- 3the name is transferred to an attendant of herod antipas that acted as executioner
Etymology & Derivation
of latin origin