G2030: ἐπόπτης
epóptēs · “eyewitness”
Definition
a looker-on
KJV translates it as: eye-witness
Word origin: from G1909 (ἐπί) and a presumed derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);
Extended definition
ἐπόπτης, -ου, ὁ
[in LXX (of God): Est.5:1, 2Ma.3:39 2Mac 7:35, 3Ma.2:21 * ;]
1. an overseer (LXX, ll. with).
2. a spectator: 2Pe.1:16 (of ἐ. as applied to God, see parallels in Inscr., MM, Exp., xiv; of the use of this term in the mysteries, see Mayor on 2Pe, l.with; Thayer, see word).†
(AS)
[in LXX (of God): Est.5:1, 2Ma.3:39 2Mac 7:35, 3Ma.2:21 * ;]
1. an overseer (LXX, ll. with).
2. a spectator: 2Pe.1:16 (of ἐ. as applied to God, see parallels in Inscr., MM, Exp., xiv; of the use of this term in the mysteries, see Mayor on 2Pe, l.with; Thayer, see word).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2030 is translated
- eyewitnesses ×1
Bible verses with G2030 (epóptēs)
Epóptēs appears in 1 verse.
- 2 Peter 1:16
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.