Greek · G2030 · unreviewed

ἐπόπτης

A looker-on

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ἐπόπτης G2030
Pronunciation epóptēs

What does ἐπόπτης (epóptēs) mean in the Bible?

ἐπόπτης (epóptēs) is a Greek word meaning "a looker-on". ἐπόπτης, -ου, ὁ [in LXX (of God): Est.

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Meaning

a looker-on
Extended definition

One who observes directly; eyewitness with authority to testify, often applied to divine oversight.

1an overseer (LXX, ll. with).
2a spectator: 2Pe.1:16 (of ἐ. as applied to God, see parallels in Inscr., MM, Exp., xiv; of the use of this term in the mysteries, see Mayor on 2Pe, l.with; Thayer, see word).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Masculine 2 Pet 1:16
Biblical Occurrences

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