Strong’s G4688
σπεκουλάτωρ
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
spekoulatór
Pronunciation
spek-oo-lah'-tor
Definition
Executioner, Guard
Meaning
a body-guardsman; an executioner.
Usage
In the New Testament, "spekoulatór" refers to a member of the Roman military or a servant who acted as a bodyguard or executioner. The term is used to describe those who were responsible for carrying out capital punishment or serving as guards in a Roman context.
Bible references
Mark 6:27