Strong’s G1980

ἐπισκέπτομαι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

episkeptomai

Pronunciation

eh-pee-SKEP-toh-my

Definition

To visit, to look after, to care for

Meaning

I look upon, visit, look out, select.

Usage

The verb ἐπισκέπτομαι primarily means "to visit" or "to look after" with an implication of care and concern. It is used in the New Testament to describe both divine and human actions of visiting or overseeing with the intent of providing help, comfort, or judgment. The term conveys a sense of intentionality and purpose in the act of visiting, often associated with compassion or responsibility.

Bible references

Matthew 25:36;Matthew 25:43;Luke 1:68;Luke 1:78;Luke 7:16;Acts 6:3;Acts 7:23;Acts 15:14;Acts 15:36;Hebrews 2:6;James 1:27