Epopteúō — G2029

Definition

verb

to inspect, i.e. watch

1. to be an overseer (Homer, Hesiod)
2. universally, to look upon, view attentively

Usually translated as

behold

Origin

from G1909 and a derivative of G3700

• epí (G1909)
• optánomai (G3700)

Occurrences

Epopteúō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Peter (2)

• 1 Peter 2:12 — Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold (ἐποπτεύσαντες), glorify God in the day of visitation.
• 1 Peter 3:2 — While they behold (ἐποπτεύσαντες) your chaste conversation coupled with fear.