Meaning
A spy is a person sent secretly to observe, investigate, or gather information about a place, people, or situation.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, a spy is a person sent to secretly observe or investigate a land, city, army, or people and report what was discovered.
The Bible records spies being sent to examine the land of Canaan, as well as other instances involving military or political intelligence.
Key References
- Numbers 13:1-33
- Numbers 14:6-9
- Deuteronomy 1:22-24
- Joshua 2:1-24
- Joshua 6:22-23
- Judges 18:2-10
- 1 Samuel 26:4
- 2 Samuel 10:3
- 2 Kings 5:2
- 2 Kings 6:9
- 2 Kings 9:17-18
Related Terms
- Search
- Investigate
- Scout
- Messenger
- Report
- Canaan
- Army