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The meaning of ἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος

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Definition

busybody in other men's matters. - overseeing others' affairs, i.e. a meddler (specially, in Gentile customs)

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ἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος

Phonetical-lot-ree-ep-is'-kop-os
Transliterationallotriepískopos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
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busybody in other men's matters. - overseeing others' affairs, i.e. a meddler (specially, in Gentile customs)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

Word: ἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος (allotriepískopos)

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