ἐπισκέπτομαι

episkeptomaiVerbG1980

to visit/care for

From: middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G4649 (σκοπός);

Short Definition

to inspect, i.e. (by implication) to select; by extension, to go to see, relieve

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to inspect, examine.
2.
ato visit
bin LXX and NT (as *פָּקַד *in
withto visit with punishment (
LXX Usage: very freq., chiefly for פָּקַד

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
4
Luke
3
Matthew
2
Hebrews
1
James
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 15:14
  • Acts 6:3
  • Hebrews 2:6
  • Luke 1:68
  • Luke 7:16

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