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ἐπισκοπή G1984
G1984 is the Greek word ἐπισκοπή, transliterated episkopḗ. The King James Version most often renders it bishoprick.
What it means
inspection (for relief); by implication, superintendence; specially, the Christian "episcopate".
Where it comes from
from G1980 (ἐπισκέπτομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: the office of a "bishop", bishoprick, visitation.
Verses using ἐπισκοπή
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 1:20 · KJV
For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.
1 Timothy 3:1 · KJV
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
1 Peter 2:12 · KJV
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, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1984 mean?
G1984 is the Greek word ἐπισκοπή (episkopḗ), meaning inspection (for relief); by implication, superintendence; specially, the Christian "episcopate".
How is G1984 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bishoprick (1 time), office of a bishop (1 time), visitation (1 time).
How many times does G1984 appear in the Bible?
ἐπισκοπή (episkopḗ) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1984 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1980 (ἐπισκέπτομαι).
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