Strong’s G1984

ἐπισκοπή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

episkopé

Pronunciation

eh-pee-sko-PAY

Definition

Oversight, visitation, office of a bishop

Meaning

(a) visitation (of judgment), (b) oversight, supervision, overseership.

Usage

The term "episkopé" primarily refers to the act of overseeing or supervision. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the role and responsibilities of a bishop or overseer within the early Christian church. The word conveys the idea of careful and responsible management, often in a spiritual or ecclesiastical context.

Bible references

Luke 19:44;Acts 1:20;1 Timothy 3:1;1 Peter 2:12