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Overseer

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: O By: George A. Morrish

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Used in scripture for any one that had the oversight or leadership of others (Gen. 39:4-5⁴And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. ⁵And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the Lord blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field. (Genesis 39:4‑5), and more). In the AV. it is once the translation of έπίσκοπος, (Acts 20:28²⁸Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. (Acts 20:28)), which is elsewhere translated BISHOP.

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