ἐπισκοπέω

episkopeōVerbG1983

to oversee/care for

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4648 (σκοπέω);

Short Definition

to oversee; by implication, to beware

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to look upon, observe, examine
2.As *ἐπισκέπτομαι *in LXX, NT, to visit, care for
LXX Usage: for פָּקַד ni., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 5:2
  • Hebrews 12:15

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