UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: to select carefully, to choose after careful investigation

Semantic entry: 30.102

Semantic domains: Think

Subdomains: To Choose, To Select, To Prefer

Definition: to choose or select on the basis of having investigated carefully

Sense 2: to visit, to go to see

Semantic entry: 34.50

Semantic domains: Association

Subdomains: Visit

Definition: to go to see a person on the basis of friendship and with helpful intent

Notes: For another interpretation of ἐπισκέπτομαι in RV MAT 25:43 · LV MAT 25:43 · Read together MAT 25:43, see 35.39: ἐπισκέπτομαι / 35.39: ἐπισκοπέω / 35.39: προνοέω.

Sense 3: to look after, to take care of, to see to

Semantic entry: 35.39

Semantic domains: Help, Care For

Subdomains: Care For, Take Care Of

Definition: to care for or look after, with the implication of continuous responsibility

Notes: It is also possible to understand ἐπισκέπτομαι in RV MAT 25:43 · LV MAT 25:43 · Read together MAT 25:43 as meaning ‘to visit’ (see 34.50: ἐπισκέπτομαι / 34.50: θεάομαι / 34.50: ὁράω).

Sense 4: to be present to help, to be on hand to aid

Semantic entry: 85.11

Semantic domains: Existence in Space

Subdomains: Be in a Place

Definition: to be present, with the implication of concern{N:001}