The meaning of “ἐπισκοπή”
Understanding episkopḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the office of a "bishop", bishoprick, visitation. - inspection (for relief) - by implication, superintendence - speciall...
ἐπισκοπή
the office of a "bishop", bishoprick, visitation. - inspection (for relief) - by implication, superintendence - specially, the Christian "episcopate"
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 19:44 | “And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.” Word: ἐπισκοπή (episkopḗ) | |
| Acts 1:20 | “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.” Word: ἐπισκοπή (episkopḗ) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:1 | “This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.” Word: ἐπισκοπή (episkopḗ) | |
| 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, glorify God in the day of visitation.” Word: ἐπισκοπή (episkopḗ) |