In the context of the Bible, the term "inspector" is not directly mentioned as a specific title or role. However, the concept of inspection, oversight, and examination is present throughout the Scriptures, often associated with leadership, accountability, and the maintenance of order within the community of God's people.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the role of inspection can be seen in various forms of leadership and responsibility. For example, the priests and Levites were tasked with inspecting and maintaining the holiness of the tabernacle and later the temple. They ensured that the sacrifices and offerings were conducted according to God's commandments. Leviticus 14:36-37 describes the priest's role in inspecting a house for leprosy: "The priest must order that the house be cleared before he enters it to examine the mildew, so that nothing in the house will become unclean. After this, the priest shall go in to inspect the house."

The role of judges and leaders, such as Moses and the elders of Israel, also involved inspection and oversight. They were responsible for ensuring that the people adhered to the laws given by God. In Exodus 18:21-22 , Jethro advises Moses to appoint capable men as leaders over the people to serve as judges, effectively inspecting and resolving disputes: "Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. Have these men judge the people at all times."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of inspection is evident in the role of church leaders, such as elders and overseers, who are tasked with the spiritual oversight of the congregation. The Apostle Paul provides qualifications for these leaders in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 , emphasizing the importance of character and ability to manage the church: "This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money."

The role of inspection is also seen in the metaphor of the shepherd, as Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd in John 10:14 : "I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me." This imagery conveys the idea of careful oversight and protection, ensuring the well-being of the flock.

Spiritual Inspection

The concept of inspection extends to the spiritual realm, where believers are called to examine themselves and their faith. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 , Paul exhorts the Corinthians: "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?"

Furthermore, God Himself is depicted as the ultimate inspector of hearts and minds. In Jeremiah 17:10 , the Lord declares, "I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve."

Conclusion

While the specific title of "inspector" is not used in the Bible, the principles of inspection, oversight, and examination are integral to the biblical narrative, reflecting God's desire for order, accountability, and holiness among His people.(n.) One who inspects, views, or oversees; one to whom the supervision of any work is committed; one who makes an official view or examination, as a military or civil officer; a superintendent; a supervisor; an overseer.

The Second Continental Journey.
... The inspector readily gratified us: and gratifying indeed it was to hear that this
poor man had given up his work of ship-carpenter, from pure conviction that ...
/.../chapter ix the second continental.htm

The Letter of the Synod, Relative to Its Decisions: and the ...
... undoubted path of duty; that when I shall arrive among you, which will be as soon
as possible, I may with you return due thanks to God, the inspector of all ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of scholasticus/chapter ix the letter of the.htm

His First Continental Journey.
... One of the persons on whom the Landrath recommended the Friends to call was the
Inspector of the Lutheran or State Church of the country; and on the 6th, which ...
/.../chapter vi his first continental.htm

For, Concerning False Witness, which is Set Down in the Ten ...
... the truth is to be embraced: but when it is said to man, then must we with the mouth
also of the body bring forth truth, because man is not an inspector of the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on lying/section 36 for concerning false.htm

It is not Enough that God Know us to be Chaste: we must Seem So ...
... Perhaps some (woman) will say: "To me it is not necessary to be approved by men;
for I do not require the testimony of men: [261] God is the inspector of the ...
/.../tertullian/on the apparel of women/chapter xiii it is not enough.htm

Of Elevated Hands.
... need! But God is the hearer not of the voice, but of the heart, just as
He is its inspector. The demon of the Pythian oracle says: ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/on prayer/chapter xvii of elevated hands.htm

Henry Melchior Muhlenberg.
... Pretending to be a Lutheran, he had wormed his way into the Lutheran congregation
at Philadelphia, assuming the title and functions of Inspector-General of all ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bente/american lutheranism/henry melchior muhlenberg.htm

The Object of Theology
... insufficiency operated as a persuasive to me not to listen to this vocation; of
which fact I can cite as a witness that God who is both the Inspector and the ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/oration i the object of.htm

Of the State of the Primitive Church, and the Mode of Government ...
... 5. Deacons, the second order of Ministers in the primitive Church. Their proper
office. The Bishop their inspector. Subdeacons, their assistants. ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 4 of the state.htm

The Course and Crown of a Devout Life
... with God is vigorous exercise of that faculty by which we realise the fact of His
presence with us; and that not as a jealous-eyed inspector, from whose ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the course and crown of.htm

Inspector (4 Occurrences)
...Inspector (4 Occurrences). 1 Peter 4:15 for let none of you suffer as a murderer,
or thief, or evil-doer, or as an inspector into other men's matters; (YLT). ...
/i/inspector.htm - 7k

Inspectors (10 Occurrences)

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Inspection (23 Occurrences)

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Visit (97 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) The act of going to view or inspect; an official or formal inspection;
examination; visitation; as, the visit of a trustee or inspector. ...
/v/visit.htm - 36k

Masseiah (4 Occurrences)
... 42 and Masseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah,
and Elam, and Ezer, and the singers sound, and Jezrahiah the inspector; (YLT ...
/m/masseiah.htm - 7k

Suffers (17 Occurrences)
... (WEB WEY WBS NAS RSV NIV). 1 Peter 4:15 for let none of you suffer as a murderer,
or thief, or evil-doer, or as an inspector into other men's matters; (See NAS) ...
/s/suffers.htm - 10k

Searcher (6 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) An officer of the customs whose business it is to search ships,
merchandise, luggage, etc. 4. (n.) An inspector of leather. ...
/s/searcher.htm - 9k

Surveyor (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) One who surveys or measures land; one who practices the art of surveying.
2. (n.) One placed to superintend others; an overseer; an inspector. ...
/s/surveyor.htm - 7k

Supervisor (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who supervises; an overseer; an
inspector; a superintendent; as, a supervisor of schools. ...
/s/supervisor.htm - 6k

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