σκοπός

skoposNoun (Masculine)G4649

goal

From: from (to peer about ("skeptic");

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a watcher, watchman .
2.a mark on which to fix the eye (
LXX Usage: chiefly for צָפָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

1 time

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

Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • Philippians 3:14

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