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Strong's G2029 ἐποπτεύω (epopteuo)

Epopteuo means “behold” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2029 — harah (“conceive”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2029
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G2029 Quick Answer

Strong's G2029 ἐποπτεύω (epopteuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epopteuo (ep-opt-yoo'-o) v. 1. to inspect, i.e. watch [from G1909 and a derivative of G3700] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include behold. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
epopteuo (ep-opt-yoo'-o) v. 1. to inspect, i.e. watch [from G1909 and a derivative of G3700]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
behold

Meaning and Definition

epopteuo (ep-opt-yoo'-o) v. 1. to inspect, i.e. watch [from G1909 and a derivative of G3700] KJV: behold Root(s): G1909, G3700

Original Word
ἐποπτεύω
Transliteration
epopteuo
Derivation
Root: ὀπτάνομαι R1: 1909 R2: 3700
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2029. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to observe

Usage: ἐπ-οπτεύω [in Sm.: Psa.10:14 33:13 * ;] to watch (in Hom., as an overseer; cf Ps, ll. with), look upon: 1Pe.2:12 3:2.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2029 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epopteuo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

behold 1 Peter 2:12

How Strong's G2029 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G2029 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2029 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Peter 2:12 KJV

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:2 KJV

While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2029.

1 Peter 2:12 New Testament, KJV
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
1 Peter 3:2 New Testament, KJV
While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2029, grouped by book.

1 Peter 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2029 FAQ

What does epopteuo (ἐποπτεύω) mean?

Epopteuo (Strong's G2029) is a Greek word most simply glossed "behold". epopteuo (ep-opt-yoo'-o) v. 1. to inspect, i.e. watch [from G1909 and a derivative of G3700]

How many times is epopteuo (ἐποπτεύω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2029 across 1 book.

Where can I study epopteuo (ἐποπτεύω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2029 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate epopteuo (ἐποπτεύω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as behold. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.