Strong's G1980 · Greek
ἐπισκέπτομαι
episképtomai
Definition
to inspect, i.e. (by implication) to select; by extension, to go to see, relieve
KJV: look out, visit
Root / derivation: middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G4649 (σκοπός);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπισκέπτομαι across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Luke3 verses
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
Luke 1:78Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
Luke 7:16And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
Acts4 verses
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Acts 7:23And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel.
Acts 15:14Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
Acts 15:36And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1980 (episképtomai) mean?
to inspect, i.e. (by implication) to select; by extension, to go to see, relieve
How many times does G1980 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1980 (ἐπισκέπτομαι) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “visited.”
How is episképtomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1980 is rendered as “visited” (5×), “visit” (4×), “out” (1×), “visitest” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐπισκέπτομαι come from?
middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G4649 (σκοπός);