Strong's Lexicon allotriepiskopos: Meddler, busybody Original Word: ἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος Word Origin: From ἀλλότριος (allotrios, meaning "belonging to another") and ἐπίσκοπος (episkopos, meaning "overseer" or "bishop") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "allotriepiskopos," the concept of meddling or unwarranted interference can be related to Hebrew terms such as "רָגַל" (ragal, meaning "to slander" or "to spy") and "סָכַל" (sakal, meaning "to act foolishly"). Usage: The term "allotriepiskopos" is used to describe someone who takes it upon themselves to oversee or involve themselves in matters that do not concern them, often in a disruptive or unwelcome manner. It carries a negative connotation, suggesting interference in the affairs of others without invitation or authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, social order and respect for personal boundaries were important cultural values. The role of an "episkopos" (overseer) was a respected position within both civic and religious contexts, implying authority and responsibility. By contrast, an "allotriepiskopos" was someone who overstepped these boundaries, intruding into the lives and responsibilities of others without rightful cause. This behavior was generally frowned upon, as it disrupted community harmony and personal autonomy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom allotrios and episkopos Definition one who meddles in things alien to his calling NASB Translation troublesome meddler (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 244: ἀλλοτριοεπίσκοποςἀλλοτριοεπίσκοπος (L T Tr WH ἀλλοτριεπ.), , ὁ (ἀλλότριος and ἐπίσκοπος), "one who takes the supervision of affairs pertaining to others and in no wise to himself (a meddler in other men's matters)": 1 Peter 4:15 (the writer seems to refer to those who, with holy but intemperate zeal, meddle with the affairs of the Gentiles — whether public or private, civil or sacred — in order to make them conform to the Christian standard). (Hilgenfeld (cf. Einl. ins N. T., p. 630) would make it equivalent to the Latindelator.) The word is found again only in Dionysius, Areop. ep. 8, p. 783 (of one who intrudes into another's office), and (German of Const. ep. 2 ad Cypr. c. 9, in) Coteler. Eccl. Graec. Mon. 2:481 b.; (cf. Winer's Grammar, 25, 99 (94)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance busybody in others' matters. From allotrios and episkopos; overseeing others' affairs, i.e. A meddler (specially, in Gentile customs) -- busybody in other men's matters. see GREEK allotrios see GREEK episkopos Forms and Transliterations αλλοτριεπισκοπος ἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος αλλοτριοεπίσκοπος allotriepiskopos allotriepískoposLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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