Episkopéō — G1983

Definition

verb

to oversee; by implication, to beware

1. to look upon, inspect, oversee, look after, care for

Usually translated as

look diligently, take the oversight

Origin

from G1909 and G4648

• epí (G1909)
• skopéō (G4648)

Occurrences

Episkopéō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (1), 1 Peter (1)

• Hebrews 12:15 — Looking diligently (ἐπισκοποῦντες) 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 (ἐπισκοποῦντες) thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;