Strong's G1985 · Greek
ἐπίσκοπος
epískopos
Definition
a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a (or the) church (literally or figuratively)
KJV: bishop, overseer
Root / derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4649 (σκοπός) (in the sense of G1983 (ἐπισκοπέω));
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπίσκοπος across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Philippians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Titus2 verses
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
Titus 3:15All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1985 (epískopos) mean?
a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a (or the) church (literally or figuratively)
How many times does G1985 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1985 (ἐπίσκοπος) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Bishop.”
How is epískopos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1985 is rendered as “Bishop” (5×), “bishops” (1×), “overseers” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐπίσκοπος come from?
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4649 (σκοπός) (in the sense of G1983 (ἐπισκοπέω));