The term "inspect" in the biblical context often refers to the act of examining or scrutinizing something or someone with care and attention. This concept is seen throughout Scripture, where God, leaders, and individuals engage in acts of inspection for various purposes, including judgment, assessment, and understanding.

Divine Inspection

God's inspection is a recurring theme in the Bible, where He examines the hearts and actions of individuals and nations. In Jeremiah 17:10 , it is written, "I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve." This verse highlights God's omniscience and His ability to discern the true intentions and character of individuals.

In the New Testament, Jesus also speaks of divine inspection in the context of judgment. In Revelation 2:23 , He declares, "Then all the churches will know that I am the One who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds." This passage underscores the belief that Christ, as the divine judge, inspects the inner life of believers.

Human Inspection

Human inspection is also evident in the Bible, often in the context of leadership and stewardship. Leaders are called to inspect and oversee their responsibilities diligently. In the Old Testament, Nehemiah provides an example of this when he inspects the walls of Jerusalem before initiating their repair. Nehemiah 2:13 states, "So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpents and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and its gates that had been destroyed by fire." Nehemiah's inspection was crucial for understanding the extent of the damage and planning the restoration.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul advises believers to inspect their own lives. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 , he writes, "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?" This self-inspection is a call for personal accountability and spiritual growth.

Inspection in Worship and Offerings

The concept of inspection is also present in the context of worship and offerings. In the Old Testament, offerings to God were to be without blemish, requiring careful inspection. Leviticus 22:21 instructs, "When a man presents a peace offering to the LORD to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering from the herd or flock, it must be without blemish to be acceptable; there must be no defect in it." This requirement for inspection ensured that offerings were made with reverence and sincerity.

Moral and Ethical Inspection

The Bible also encourages moral and ethical inspection, urging believers to discern right from wrong. In Philippians 1:9-10 , Paul prays, "And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ." This passage emphasizes the importance of spiritual insight and moral clarity.

In summary, the concept of inspection in the Bible encompasses divine judgment, leadership responsibility, personal accountability, worship integrity, and moral discernment. It serves as a reminder of the importance of careful examination in various aspects of life and faith.1. (v. t.) To look upon; to view closely and critically, esp. in order to ascertain quality or condition, to detect errors, etc., to examine; to scrutinize; to investigate; as, to inspect conduct.

2. (v. t.) To view and examine officially, as troops, arms, goods offered, work done for the public, etc.; to oversee; to superintend.

3. (v. t.) Inspection.

1980. episkeptomai -- to inspect, by ext. to go to see
... 1979, 1980. episkeptomai. 1980a . to inspect, by ext. to go to see.
Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: episkeptomai Phonetic ...
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1980a. episkeptomai -- to inspect, by ext. to go to see
... 1980, 1980a. episkeptomai. 1980b . to inspect, by ext. ... Word Origin from
epi and the same as skopos Definition to inspect, by ext. ...
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2684. kataskopeo -- to view closely, spy out
... Verb Transliteration: kataskopeo Phonetic Spelling: (kat-as-kop-eh'-o) Short Definition:
I spy out, plot against Definition: I view closely, inspect, spy out. ...
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2029. epopteuo -- to look upon
... observe. From epi and a derivative of optanomai; to inspect, ie Watch -- behold.
see GREEK epi. see GREEK optanomai. (epopteuontes) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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3906. paratereo -- to watch closely, to observe scrupulously
... observe, watch. From para and tereo; to inspect alongside, ie Note insidiously or
scrupulously -- observe, watch. see GREEK para. see GREEK tereo. ...
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7663a. sabar -- to inspect, examine
... to inspect, examine. Transliteration: sabar Short Definition: inspected. ... root Definition
to inspect, examine NASB Word Usage inspected (1), inspecting (1). ...
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7663. sabar -- to inspect, examine
... 7662, 7663. sabar. 7663a . to inspect, examine. Transliteration: sabar Phonetic
Spelling: (saw-bar') Short Definition: hope. hope, tarry, view, wait ...
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1239. baqar -- to inquire, seek
... A primitive root; properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, ie (figuratively)
to inspect, admire, care for, consider -- (make) inquire (-ry), (make ...
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8159. shaah -- to gaze
... A primitive root; to gaze at or about (properly, for help); by implication, to inspect,
consider, compassionate, be nonplussed (as looking around in amazement ...
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On the Words of the Gospel, John xvi. 24, "Hitherto have Ye Asked ...
... see. Thou hast heard, "Thou shalt not lust." Why dost thou inspect thyself
all round without, and dost not inspect within? Look ...
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The Separation of the Provinces, 1857-1899.
... (e) To nominate and appoint Bishops. (f) To manage the Church's Foreign Missions
and Educational Work. (g) To inspect the Church's general finances. ...
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On the Words of the Gospel, Mark viii. 5, Etc. , Where the Miracle ...
... 4. Ye know it, dearly Beloved; call to mind the parable of the Gospel, how that
the Lord came in to inspect the guests at a certain feast of His. ...
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Earnest Expostulation
... He had a candle, but he did not place it on the table to light his own room; he
held it out at the front door to inspect therewith his neighbours who passed by ...
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The Gospel Refuge.
... They were broader than others in Palestine, (sixteen yards wide.) The Jewish
magistrates and judges went once every year to inspect them, and to order repairs. ...
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The Preacher as an Apostle.
... he thought of himself as a workman with a certain portion of a temple to build;
but the great Taskmaster was coming round in the evening to inspect the work ...
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From Apostolic Teaching Tertullian Turns to that of Companions of ...
... Again, in the case of a house: if any spots and cavities in the party-walls had
been reported to the priest, before he entered to inspect that house he bids ...
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Among the Orderlies at the Castle was one David...
... emperor. They sent Vergilius on a journey to inspect roads and report
"as to hopes, plans, and theories of import to the king." ...
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Furnished Completely unto Every Good Work
... 16, 17. A workman that needeth not to be ashamed is one who is not afraid
to have the master come and inspect his work. In hearty ...
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The Essay which Brings up the Rear in this Very Guilty Volume is ...
... which it is hoped will prove more durable, being to be found in my IIIrd and IVth,
Vth and VIth Sermons,)"I proceed at once to inspect the foundation-stone ...
/.../burgon/inspiration and interpretation/vii the essay which brings.htm

Inspect (22 Occurrences)
... in order to ascertain quality or condition, to detect errors, etc., to examine;
to scrutinize; to investigate; as, to inspect conduct. ...Inspect (22 Occurrences). ...
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Visit (97 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To go or come to see for inspection, examination, correction of abuses,
etc.; to examine, to inspect; as, a bishop visits his diocese; a superintendent ...
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Inspected (18 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Inspect. Multi-Version Concordance
Inspected (18 Occurrences). Exodus 3:16 Go, and thou ...
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Spy (27 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To discover by close search or examination. 3. (vt) To explore; to view;
inspect; and examine secretly, as a country; -- usually with out. ...
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Weapons (66 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 14:17 And Saul saith to the people who 'are' with him, 'Inspect, I pray
you, and see; who hath gone from us?' and they inspect, and lo, Jonathan and ...
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Examine (48 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover
the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection of ...
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Insomuch (24 Occurrences)

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Caused (468 Occurrences)
... Genesis 50:24 And Joseph saith unto his brethren, 'I am dying, and God doth certainly
inspect you, and hath caused you to go up from this land, unto the land ...
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Affirmation (335 Occurrences)
... They say not any more, 'The ark of the covenant of Jehovah,' Nor doth it go up on
the heart, Nor do they remember concerning it, Nor do they inspect, nor is it ...
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Accepted (82 Occurrences)
... they have loved to wander, Their feet they have not restrained, And Jehovah hath
not accepted them, Now doth He remember their iniquity, And inspect their sin. ...
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