Lexical Definition
ἐγκάθετος enkáthetos (eng-kath'-et-os) a spy G:A
from ἐν and a derivative of καθίημι
spy.
- subinduced, i.e. surreptitiously suborned as a lier-in-wait
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐγκαθέτουσ | spies | Luke.20.20 |
| εγκάθετοσ | laid in wait | LXX.Job.31.9 |
| εγκάθετοι | ones lying in wait | LXX.Job.19.12 |
Abbott-Smith
ἐγκάθετος, v.s. ἐνκ-.
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐγκάθετος-ετος, ον,
(ἐγκαθίημι) put in secretly, suborned, προέδρους ἐ. ὑφέντες [NT+5th c.BC+]. adverb -τως, δημηγορεῖν [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__II of a child, ={εἰσποιητός}, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Luke.20.20