Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
spy
Usage: κατά-σκοπος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX for רָגַל pi. ;] a spy: Heb.11:31.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2685
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
11
Books
6
Strong's G2685 Quick Answer
Strong's G2685 κατάσκοπος (kataskopos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kataskopos (kat-as'-kop-os) n. 1. a reconnoiterer [from G2596 (intensive) and G4649 (in the sense of a watcher)] It has 11 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include spies, said, come, brother, and peace. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- kataskopos (kat-as'-kop-os) n. 1. a reconnoiterer [from G2596 (intensive) and G4649 (in the sense of a watcher)]
- Usage
- 11 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- spies, said, come, brother, and peace
Meaning and Definition
kataskopos (kat-as'-kop-os) n. 1. a reconnoiterer [from G2596 (intensive) and G4649 (in the sense of a watcher)] KJV: spy Root(s): G2596, G4649
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2685. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
spies
said
come
brother
peace
sent
joseph
land
saying
men
absalom
like
How Strong's G2685 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 8 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2685 (κατάσκοπος) appears 10 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Maccabees 12:26 — κατασκόπους
- 1 Kingdoms 26:4 — κατασκόπους
- 2 Kingdoms 15:10 — κατασκόπους
- Genesis 42:9 — κατάσκοποί
- Genesis 42:11 — κατάσκοποι
Strong's G2685 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2685 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
Strong's G2685 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
8 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Joseph remembered his dream, which he saw; and he said to them, Ye are spies; to observe the marks of the land are ye come.
we are all sons of one man; we are peaceable, thy servants are not spies.
And Joseph said to them, This is it that I spoke to you, saying, ye are spies;
Strong's G2685 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
He sent spies also unto their tents, who came again, and told him that they were appointed to come upon them in the night season.
Like as a partridge taken and kept in a cage, so is the heart of the proud: And like as a spy, watcheth he for thy fall:
Usage Excerpts
First 11 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2685.
And Joseph remembered his dream, which he saw; and he said to them, Ye are spies; to observe the marks of the land are ye come.
we are all sons of one man; we are peaceable, thy servants are not spies.
And Joseph said to them, This is it that I spoke to you, saying, ye are spies;
Send one of you, and take your brother; and go ye to prison, till your words be clear, whether ye speak the truth or not; but, if not, by the health of Pharaoh, verily ye are spies.
And we said to him, We are men of peace, we are not spies.
And bring to me your younger brother; then I shall know that ye are not spies, but that ye are men of peace: and I will restore you your brother, and ye shall trade in the land.
And David sent spies, and ascertained that Saul was come prepared out of Keilah.
And Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, When ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then shall ye say, Absalom is become king in Hebron.
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
He sent spies also unto their tents, who came again, and told him that they were appointed to come upon them in the night season.
Like as a partridge taken and kept in a cage, so is the heart of the proud: And like as a spy, watcheth he for thy fall:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2685, grouped by book.
Genesis 6 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2685 FAQ
What does kataskopos (κατάσκοπος) mean?
Kataskopos (Strong's G2685) is a Greek word most simply glossed "spy". kataskopos (kat-as'-kop-os) n. 1. a reconnoiterer [from G2596 (intensive) and G4649 (in the sense of a watcher)]
How many times is kataskopos (κατάσκοπος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 11 linked usages for Strong's G2685 across 6 books.
Where can I study kataskopos (κατάσκοπος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2685 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate kataskopos (κατάσκοπος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as spies, said, come, brother, peace, and sent. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2685 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 8 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2685, with linked reader references where each row is available.