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ἐγκάθετος

egkathetosa spyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

ἐνκάθετος (Rec. ἐγκ-), -αν

(ἐγκαθίημι), [in LXX: Job 31:9 (אָרַב), Job 19:12 * ;]

suborned to lie in wait, lying in wait: as subst., Luke 20:20.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

1 total
  1. Luke 20:20ἐνκαθέτους · spies
    So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.