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Strong's G2030 ἐπόπτης (epoptes)

epoptes - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2030 — hareh (“conceive”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2030
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G2030 Quick Answer

Strong's G2030 ἐπόπτης (epoptes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epoptes (ep-op'-tace) n. 1. a looker-on [from G1909 and a presumed derivative of G3700] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include god, seeth, things, holy, and followed. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
epoptes (ep-op'-tace) n. 1. a looker-on [from G1909 and a presumed derivative of G3700]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
god, seeth, things, holy, and followed

Meaning and Definition

epoptes (ep-op'-tace) n. 1. a looker-on [from G1909 and a presumed derivative of G3700] KJV: eye-witness Root(s): G1909, G3700

Original Word
ἐπόπτης
Transliteration
epoptes
Derivation
Root: ὀπτάνομαι R1: 1909 R2: 3700
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2030. 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)

eyewitness

Usage: ἐπόπτης, -ου, ὁ [in LXX (of God): Est.5:1, 2Ma.3:39 2Mac 7:35, 3Ma.2:21 * ;] __1. an overseer (LXX, ll. with). __2. a 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).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

god seeth things holy followed cunningly devised fables made known power coming

How Strong's G2030 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 3 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2030 (ἐπόπτης) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2030 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 G2030 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Peter 1:16 KJV

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Strong's G2030 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 3:39 Septuagint / Brenton

For he that dwelleth in heaven hath his eye on that place, and defendeth it; and he beateth and destroyeth them that come to hurt it.

2 Maccabees 7:35 Septuagint / Brenton

for thou hast not yet escaped the judgment of Almighty God, who seeth all things.

3 Maccabees 2:21 Septuagint / Brenton

At that time God, who seeth all things, who is beyond all Holy among the holy, heard that prayer, so suitable; and scourged the man greatly uplifted with scorn and insolence.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2030.

2 Peter 1:16 New Testament, KJV
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
2 Maccabees 3:39 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For he that dwelleth in heaven hath his eye on that place, and defendeth it; and he beateth and destroyeth them that come to hurt it.
2 Maccabees 7:35 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
for thou hast not yet escaped the judgment of Almighty God, who seeth all things.
3 Maccabees 2:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
At that time God, who seeth all things, who is beyond all Holy among the holy, heard that prayer, so suitable; and scourged the man greatly uplifted with scorn and insolence.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2030, grouped by book.

2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2030 FAQ

What does epoptes (ἐπόπτης) mean?

Strong's G2030 is a Greek entry for G2030 ἐπόπτης (epoptes). epoptes (ep-op'-tace) n. 1. a looker-on [from G1909 and a presumed derivative of G3700]

How many times is epoptes (ἐπόπτης) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G2030 across 3 books.

Where can I study epoptes (ἐπόπτης) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2030 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate epoptes (ἐπόπτης)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as god, seeth, things, holy, followed, and cunningly. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2030 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2030, with linked reader references where each row is available.