σπεκουλάτωρ spekoulátōr

Meaning

a speculator, i.e. military scout (spy or (by extension) life-guardsman)

In the King James Version: executioner

Derivation: of Latin origin;

Where it is used

• Mark 6:27 So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison.