Strong's Number G1984

Transliteration:

episkope{ep-is-kop-ay'}

Word Origin:

from 1980

TDNT:

2:606,244

Part of Speech:

noun feminine

Usage in the KJV:

visitation 2, bishoprick 1, office of a bishop 1

Total: 4

Definition:

investigation, inspection, visitation
1. that act by which God looks into and searches out the ways, deeds character, of men, in order to adjudge them their lot accordingly, whether joyous or sad
2. oversight
  1. overseership, office, charge, the office of an elder
  2. the overseer or presiding officers of a Christian church