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ἐπισκοπέω G1983
G1983 is the Greek word ἐπισκοπέω, transliterated episkopéō. The King James Version most often renders it looking diligently.
What it means
to oversee; by implication, to beware.
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4648 (σκοπέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: look diligently, take the oversight.
Verses using ἐπισκοπέω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Hebrews 12:15 · KJV
Looking diligently 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 · KJV
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
Common questions
What does Strong's G1983 mean?
G1983 is the Greek word ἐπισκοπέω (episkopéō), meaning to oversee; by implication, to beware.
How is G1983 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it looking diligently (1 time), taking the oversight (1 time).
How many times does G1983 appear in the Bible?
ἐπισκοπέω (episkopéō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1983 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4648 (σκοπέω).
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