G1983: ἐπισκοπέω
episkopéō · “to oversee/care for”
Definition
to oversee; by implication, to beware
KJV translates it as: look diligently, take the oversight
Extended definition
ἐπι-σκοπέω, -ῶ
[in LXX for פָּקַד ni., etc. ;]
1. to look upon, observe, examine: before μή, Heb.12:16.
2. As ἐπισκέπτομαι in LXX, NT, to visit, care for: 1Pe.5:2 (R, txt.; WH cm.; Cremer, 527).†
(AS)
[in LXX for פָּקַד ni., etc. ;]
1. to look upon, observe, examine: before μή, Heb.12:16.
2. As ἐπισκέπτομαι in LXX, NT, to visit, care for: 1Pe.5:2 (R, txt.; WH cm.; Cremer, 527).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1983 is translated
- observing ×1
- exercising oversight ×1
Bible verses with G1983 (episkopéō)
Episkopéō appears in 2 verses.
- Hebrews 12:15
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
- 1 Peter 5:2
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;