Strongs Number: G1984
- Greek Word
- ἐπισκοπή
- Transliteration
- episkopē
- Phonetic
- ep-is-kop-ay'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Feminine
- Strongs Definition
-
inspection (for relief); by implication superintendence; specifically the Christian
episcopate
- Thayers Definition
-
1. investigation, inspection, visitation
a. that act by which God looks into and searches out the ways, deeds character, of men, in order to adjudge them their lot accordingly, whether joyous or sad
b. oversight
1. overseership, office, charge, the office of an elder
2. the overseer or presiding officers of a Christian church
- Origin
- From G1980
- Bible Usage
-
the office of a
bishop
bishoprick visitation.