Greek word study
σκοπός G4649
- Transliteration
- skopós
- KJV glosses
- mark
Lexical summary
perhaps akin to G4626 (σκάπτω) through the idea of concealment
compare G4629 (σκέπασμα))
a watch (sentry or scout), i.e. (by implication) a goal
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
perhaps akin to G4626 (σκάπτω) through the idea of concealment
compare G4629 (σκέπασμα))
a watch (sentry or scout), i.e. (by implication) a goal
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information