Strong’s G1455

ἐγκαθέτος

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

egkathetos

Pronunciation

eng-kath'-et-os

Definition

Suborned, secretly placed, planted

Meaning

a spy.

Usage

The term "egkathetos" refers to someone who is secretly placed or planted, often with the intention of deceit or entrapment. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who are strategically positioned to gather information or to create a situation that leads to an accusation or trap.

Bible references

Luke 20:20