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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 7748 overseers
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
7000 God’s people
7700 Leadership and the people of God
7748 overseers
7748 overseers
7748 overseers
In the OT a variety of supervisory roles are mentioned. In the NT “overseers” (traditionally translated “bishops”) describes the role of local church leaders.
Overseers in the OT
In secular life Ex 5:6; Ru 2:5-6; 1Ki 5:16; 2Ch 2:2; Ne 3:5; Pr 6:6-7
In religious life Nu 8:22; 1Ch 25:2; 2Ch 23:18; Ezr 3:9; Ne 11:11; Jer 20:1
Overseers in the NT
In secular life Mt 20:8
In the church Php 1:1 A title for local church leaders.
The role of local church “elders” Ac 20:28 Here, as elsewhere in the NT, “elders” and “overseers” are virtually synonymous. See also 1Pe 5:1-4
Their qualifications 1Ti 3:1-7 See also Tit 1:7
A title of Jesus Christ 1Pe 2:25
See also
| 2203 | Christ, titles of |
| 5051 | responsibility |
| 7026 | church, leadership |
| 7715 | deacons |
| 7720 | elders in the church |
| 7734 | leaders, spiritual |
| 7789 | shepherd, church leader |
| 7939 | ministry |
| 8422 | equipping, spiritual |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
