ἐπισκοπή (episkope)
ἐπισκοπή (episkope) (Greek Lexicon • G1984 • a visiting, visitation, office, charge, office of an): a visiting, visitation, office, charge, office of an. Primary meaning: a visiting, visitation, office, charge, office of an. Strong's: inspection (for relief); by implication, superintendence; specially, the Christian "episcopate". Lexical nuances: a visiting, visitation ( εἰς ἐ. τοῦ παιδός , Lucian, dial. deor., 20, 6); as in LXX (after Heb.), of God's visitation in mercy, or in judgment ( Le 19:20 Jb 10:12 , Je 6:15 , Wi 2:20 , al.): Lk 19:44 , I Pe 2:12 (v. Hort, in l.). It is closely linked with הָלַל (halal) (Hebrew Lexicon • H1984 • to praise, boast, shine (Hallelujah)): to praise, boast, shine (Hallelujah). To shine, boast joyfully in God, praise enthusiastically; root of liturgical acclamation Halelu-Yah ('Praise the LORD!').