ἐποπτεύω

epopteuōVerbG2029

to observe

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);

Short Definition

to inspect, i.e. watch

Full Lexicon Entry

[in Sm.: * ;] to watch (in Hom., as an overseer; cf Ps, ll. with), look upon.

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
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:12
  • 1 Peter 3:2

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