ἐγκάθετος

egkathetosAdjectiveG1455

a spy

From: from G1722 (ἐν) and a derivative of G2524 (καθίημι);

Short Definition

subinduced, i.e. surreptitiously suborned as a lier-in-wait

Full Lexicon Entry

suborned to lie in wait, lying in wait: as subst.
LXX Usage: (אָרַב), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 20:20

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