ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos) — Bishop
Greek word study: ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos), Strong's G1985. a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a (or the) church (literally or figuratively)
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a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a (or the) church (literally or figuratively)
KJV translation words: bishop, overseer
Strong's G1985 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 20:28 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:25.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 7)
- Acts 20:28 — ἐπισκόπους — overseers
- Philippians 1:1 — ἐπισκόποις — the overseers
- 1 Timothy 3:2 — ἐπίσκοπον — overseer
- 2 Timothy 4:22 — ἐπίσκοπον — overseer
- Titus 1:7 — ἐπίσκοπον — overseer
- Titus 3:15 — ἐπίσκοπον — overseer
- 1 Peter 2:25 — ἐπίσκοπον — Overseer
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G4649 σκοπός (skopós), G1983 ἐπισκοπέω (episkopéō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G244 ἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος (allotriepískopos).
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What does epískopos (G1985) mean?
A superintendent, i.e. christian officer in genitive case charge of a (or the) church (literally or figuratively).
How is G1985 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1985 as: bishop, overseer.
How often does ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos) appear?
Strong's G1985 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 20:28 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:25.
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