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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Oversight</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/o/oversight.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/acts/1-20.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/o/oversight.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Oversight</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/o/overshadowing.htm" title="Overshadowing">◄</a> Oversight <a href="/topical/o/oversight_of_the_house_of_the_lord.htm" title="Oversight of the House of the LORD">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Definition and Context Oversight in a biblical context refers to the responsibility and authority given to certain individuals within the church to lead, guide, and care for the congregation. This role is often associated with elders, bishops, or overseers, who are tasked with maintaining the spiritual well-being and doctrinal integrity of the church community. Biblical References The concept of oversight is rooted in several New Testament passages that outline the qualifications and duties of those who hold this position. In <a href="/1_timothy/3.htm">1 Timothy 3:1-7</a>, the Apostle Paul provides a detailed list of qualifications for overseers, emphasizing the importance of character, ability to teach, and management of one's household. Paul writes, "Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task" (<a href="/1_timothy/3.htm">1 Timothy 3:1</a>). Similarly, in <a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5-9</a>, Paul instructs Titus to appoint elders in every town, providing a parallel list of qualifications. He underscores the necessity for overseers to be "blameless, not arrogant or quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain" (<a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Titus 1:7</a>). The Apostle Peter also addresses the role of oversight in <a href="/1_peter/5.htm">1 Peter 5:1-4</a>, where he exhorts the elders to "shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly" (<a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2</a>). This passage highlights the attitude and motivation that should characterize those in positions of oversight. Responsibilities and Duties The primary responsibilities of those with oversight include teaching sound doctrine, protecting the church from false teachings, and providing pastoral care. In <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a>, Paul charges the Ephesian elders to "keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He bought with His own blood" (<a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a>). This verse underscores the gravity and sacredness of the oversight role, as it involves stewardship over the church, which is precious to God. Oversight also involves leading by example. <a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Hebrews 13:7</a> encourages believers to "remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith" (<a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Hebrews 13:7</a>). This implies that those in oversight positions should live lives worthy of emulation, demonstrating faithfulness and integrity. Qualifications The qualifications for oversight are stringent, reflecting the high standards expected of those who lead God's people. As outlined in <a href="/bsb/1_timothy/3.htm">1 Timothy 3</a> and <a href="/bsb/titus/1.htm">Titus 1</a>, these qualifications include being above reproach, faithful to one's spouse, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and not a lover of money. These criteria ensure that those in oversight are spiritually mature and capable of handling the responsibilities entrusted to them. Theological Significance The role of oversight is vital for the health and growth of the church. It ensures that the church remains grounded in biblical truth and that its members are nurtured in their faith. The oversight role is a reflection of Christ's shepherding care for His church, as overseers are called to emulate the Good Shepherd in their leadership and service. In summary, oversight in the biblical sense is a divinely appointed role that carries significant responsibility for the spiritual guidance and protection of the church. It requires individuals of exemplary character and faith, who are committed to serving the body of Christ with diligence and love.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (n.) Watchful care; superintendence; general supervision.2. (n.) An overlooking; an omission; an error.3. (n.) Escape from an overlooked peril.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1983.htm">1983. episkopeo -- to look upon, fig. to care for</a> ... to care for. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: episkopeo Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-skop-eh'-o) Short Definition: I exercise oversight, care for Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1983.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1984.htm">1984. episkope -- a visiting, an overseeing</a> ... Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: episkope Phonetic Spelling: (ep-is-kop-ay') Short Definition: visitation of judgment, oversight Definition: ( ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1984.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6486.htm">6486. pequddah -- oversight, mustering, visitation, store</a> ... 6485, 6486. pequddah. 6487 . oversight, mustering, visitation, store. Transliteration: pequddah Phonetic Spelling: (pek-ood-daw') Short Definition: ... /hebrew/6486.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6488.htm">6488. peqiduth -- oversight</a> ... 6487, 6488. peqiduth. 6489 . oversight. Transliteration: peqiduth Phonetic Spelling: (pek-ee-dooth') Short Definition: guard. Word ... /hebrew/6488.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm">6485. paqad -- to attend to, visit, muster, appoint</a> ... concerned (1), counted (1), damage (1), deposited (3), deprived (1), empty (3), entrusted (1), examine (1), foremen (1), gave (1), had the oversight (1), lack ... /hebrew/6485.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/4870.htm">4870. mishgeh -- a mistake</a> ... Word Origin from shagah Definition a mistake NASB Word Usage mistake (1). oversight. From shagah; an error -- oversight. see HEBREW shagah. 4869, 4870. ... /hebrew/4870.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/baxter/the_reformed_pastor/section_2_-_the_manner.htm">the Manner of this Oversight</a> ... CHAPTER 2. THE OVERSIGHT OF THE FLOCK SECTION 2 - THE MANNER OF THIS OVERSIGHT. Having thus considered the nature of this oversight ... //christianbookshelf.org/baxter/the reformed pastor/section 2 - the manner.htm<a href="/library/baxter/the_reformed_pastor/section_3__motives_to.htm">Motives to the Oversight of the Flock</a> ... CHAPTER 2. THE OVERSIGHT OF THE FLOCK SECTION 3 " MOTIVES TO THE OVERSIGHT OF THE FLOCK. Having considered the manner in which ... //christianbookshelf.org/baxter/the reformed pastor/section 3 motives to.htm<a href="/library/baxter/the_reformed_pastor/section_2_the_motives_to.htm">The Motives to this Oversight</a> ... CHAPTER 1. THE OVERSIGHT OF OURSELVES SECTION 2 THE MOTIVES TO THIS OVERSIGHT. Having showed you what it is to take heed to ourselves ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/baxter/the reformed pastor/section 2 the motives to.htm<a href="/library/baxter/the_reformed_pastor/section_1__the_nature.htm">the Nature of this Oversight</a> ... CHAPTER 1. THE OVERSIGHT OF OURSELVES SECTION 1 " THE NATURE OF THIS OVERSIGHT. Let us consider, what it is to take heed to ourselves. ... //christianbookshelf.org/baxter/the reformed pastor/section 1 the nature.htm<a href="/library/baxter/the_reformed_pastor/section_1__the_nature_2.htm">the Nature of this Oversight</a> ... CHAPTER 2. THE OVERSIGHT OF THE FLOCK SECTION 1 " THE NATURE OF THIS OVERSIGHT. Having showed you, What it is to take heed to ourselves ... //christianbookshelf.org/baxter/the reformed pastor/section 1 the nature 2.htm<a href="/library/baxter/the_reformed_pastor/">The Reformed Pastor</a> ... CHAPTER 1. THE OVERSIGHT OF OURSELVES. SECTION 1 -- THE NATURE OF THIS OVERSIGHT. SECTION 2 THE MOTIVES TO THIS OVERSIGHT. CHAPTER 2. THE OVERSIGHT OF THE FLOCK ... //christianbookshelf.org/baxter/the reformed pastor/<a href="/library/clement/the_first_epistle_of_clement_to_the_corinthians/chapter_xliv_the_ordinances_of_the.htm">The Ordinances of the Apostles, that There Might be no Contention ...</a> ... Footnotes: [189] Literally, "on account of the title of the oversight." Some understand this to mean, "in regard ... [191] ie, the apostles. [192] Or, "oversight.". ... /.../chapter xliv the ordinances of the.htm<a href="/library/keith/the_epistles_of_clement/chapter_xliv_the_ordinances_of_the.htm">The Ordinances of the Apostles, that There Might be no Contention ...</a> ... Footnotes: [4232] Literally, "on account of the title of the oversight " Some understand this to mean, "in ... [4234] ie the apostles. [4235] Or, "oversight.". ... /.../keith/the epistles of clement/chapter xliv the ordinances of the.htm<a href="/library/luther/the_epistles_of_st_peter_and_st_jude_preached_and_explained/chapter_v_v_.htm">V. ...</a> ... Feed the flock of Christ which is among you, and take the oversight of it, not by constraint, but willingly, not for the love of vile gain, but of a ready mind ... /.../the epistles of st peter and st jude preached and explained/chapter v v .htm<a href="/library/white/the_acts_of_the_apostles/lesson_9_the_seven_deacons.htm">The Seven Deacons</a> ... The time had come, the apostles stated, when the spiritual leaders having the oversight of the church should be relieved from the task of distributing to the ... /.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 9 the seven deacons.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/o/oversight.htm">Oversight (23 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. (n.) An overlooking; an omission; an error. 3. (n.) Escape from an overlooked peril. Multi-Version Concordance Oversight (23 Occurrences). ... /o/oversight.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/s/supervise.htm">Supervise (8 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Kings 12:11 They gave the money that was weighed out into the hands of those who did the work, who had the oversight of the house of Yahweh: and they paid it ... /s/supervise.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/w/workmen.htm">Workmen (52 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Kings 12:11 And they gave the money that was weighed out into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the LORD; and they ... /w/workmen.htm - 23k<a href="/topical/j/jeshua.htm">Jeshua (30 Occurrences)</a> ... Esdras 58). (5) Head of a Levitical house which had oversight of the workmen in the temple (Ezra 2:40; Ezra 3:9 Nehemiah 7:43). He ... /j/jeshua.htm - 21k<a href="/topical/e/exercise.htm">Exercise (35 Occurrences)</a> ... In 1 Peter 5:2 the Revised Version (British and American), "exercising the oversight" is substituted for "taking the oversight." WL Walker. ... /e/exercise.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/w/workers.htm">Workers (76 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Kings 22:5 and let them deliver it into the hand of the workmen that have the oversight of the house of the LORD; and let them give it to the workmen that ... /w/workers.htm - 28k<a href="/topical/b/bishop.htm">Bishop (4 Occurrences)</a> ... These different names are simply titles of the same office, "bishop" designating the function, namely, that of oversight, and "presbyter" the dignity ... /b/bishop.htm - 40k<a href="/topical/f/fragrant.htm">Fragrant (30 Occurrences)</a> ... Numbers 4:16 And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall have the oversight of the oil for the light, and the fragrant incense, and the continual oblation ... /f/fragrant.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/r/repairing.htm">Repairing (12 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Kings 22:5 and let them deliver it into the hand of the workmen that have the oversight of the house of the LORD; and let them give it to the workmen that ... /r/repairing.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/r/responsibility.htm">Responsibility (17 Occurrences)</a> ... Numbers 4:16 And the oversight of Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, 'is' the oil of the lamp, and the spice-perfume, and the present of continuity, and the ... /r/responsibility.htm - 11k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/parachurch-ministries.html">Is there biblical support for parachurch ministries? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/church-finances.html">How transparent should church finances be? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/denominations-of-Christianity.html">What are the most common denominations of Christianity? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/oversight.htm">Oversight: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Oversight (23 Occurrences)<a href="/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20</a> for it hath been written in the book of Psalms: Let his lodging-place become desolate, and let no one be dwelling in it, and his oversight let another take. (YLT)<a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a> "Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock among which the Holy Spirit has placed you to take the oversight for Him and act as shepherds to the Church of God, which He has bought with His own blood. (WEY)<a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">1 Timothy 3:1</a> Faithful is the saying, "If any one is eager to have the oversight of a Church, he desires a noble work." (WEY DBY YLT)<a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2</a> Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly; (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS)<a href="/genesis/43-12.htm">Genesis 43:12</a> and take double money in your hand, and take back the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks. Perhaps it was an oversight. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Numbers 3:32</a> Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be prince of the princes of the Levites, with the oversight of those who keep the requirements of the sanctuary. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16</a> And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest pertaineth the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, and the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof. (KJV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/numbers/4-28.htm">Numbers 4:28</a> This is the service of the families of the sons of the Gershonites in the Tent of Meeting: and their duty shall be under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest. (See RSV)<a href="/2_kings/12-11.htm">2 Kings 12:11</a> They gave the money that was weighed out into the hands of those who did the work, who had the oversight of the house of Yahweh: and they paid it out to the carpenters and the builders, who worked on the house of Yahweh, (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/2_kings/22-5.htm">2 Kings 22:5</a> Let them deliver it into the hand of the workmen who have the oversight of the house of Yahweh; and let them give it to the workmen who are in the house of Yahweh, to repair the breaches of the house, (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">2 Kings 22:9</a> Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, "Your servants have emptied out the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of the workmen who have the oversight of the house of Yahweh." (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/1_chronicles/9-23.htm">1 Chronicles 9:23</a> So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of Yahweh, even the house of the tent, by wards. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">1 Chronicles 26:30</a> Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, men of valor, one thousand seven hundred, had the oversight of Israel beyond the Jordan westward, for all the business of Yahweh, and for the service of the king. (WEB JPS ASV RSV)<a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm">1 Chronicles 26:32</a> And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred, heads of fathers' houses, whom king David made overseers over the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half-tribe of the Manassites, for every matter pertaining to God, and for the affairs of the king. (See RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18</a> And Jehoiada putteth the offices of the house of Jehovah into the hand of the priests the Levites whom David had apportioned over the house of Jehovah, to cause to ascend the burnt-offerings of Jehovah, as written in the law of Moses, with joy, and with singing, by the hands of David; (See NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">2 Chronicles 34:10</a> They delivered it into the hand of the workmen who had the oversight of the house of Yahweh; and the workmen who labored in the house of Yahweh gave it to mend and repair the house; (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">2 Chronicles 34:12</a> And the men did the work faithfully. And over them were appointed Jahath and Obadiah, Levites, of the children of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the children of the Kohathites, for the oversight; and all these Levites were skilled in instruments of music. (DBY RSV)<a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8</a> Now in the second year of their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the rest of their brothers the priests and the Levites, and all those who were come out of the captivity to Jerusalem, and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to have the oversight of the work of the house of Yahweh. (WEB JPS ASV RSV)<a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9</a> Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brothers, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to have the oversight of the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brothers the Levites. (WEB JPS ASV RSV)<a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Nehemiah 11:16</a> and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God; (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Nehemiah 13:4</a> And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah: (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/psalms/109-8.htm">Psalms 109:8</a> His days are few, his oversight another taketh, (YLT)<a href="/ezekiel/44-11.htm">Ezekiel 44:11</a> Yet they shall be ministers in my sanctuary, having oversight at the gates of the house, and ministering in the house: they shall kill the burnt offering and the sacrifice for the people, and they shall stand before them to minister to them. 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