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σπεκουλάτωρ

spe-kü-lä'-tōr
masculine noun
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Of Latin origin

of Latin origin; a speculator, i.e. military scout (spy or (by extension) life-guardsman):—executioner.

Outline

  1. a spy, scout
  2. under the emperors an attendant and member of the body guard, employed as messengers, watchers, and executioners
  3. the name is transferred to an attendant of Herod Antipas that acted as executioner

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