Definition and Etymology:
The term "supervise" is derived from the Latin word "supervidere," meaning "to oversee." In a biblical context, supervision involves the act of overseeing, guiding, and managing individuals or groups to ensure that tasks and responsibilities are carried out according to God's will and purpose.

Biblical Context:
Supervision is a concept that is woven throughout the Bible, often associated with leadership, stewardship, and accountability. It is a responsibility given to those in positions of authority to ensure that God's commandments and principles are upheld within the community of believers.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, supervision is evident in the roles of leaders such as Moses, who was tasked with overseeing the Israelites during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Exodus 18:25-26 illustrates the delegation of supervisory roles: "So Moses chose able men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. They judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves."

The role of priests and Levites also involved supervision, particularly in the maintenance of the temple and the conduct of worship. In 1 Chronicles 23:4 , David assigns duties to the Levites: "Of these, twenty-four thousand were to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, six thousand were officers and judges."

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, the concept of supervision is closely linked to the role of church leaders, such as elders and overseers. The Apostle Paul provides guidance on the qualifications and responsibilities of overseers in 1 Timothy 3:1-5 : "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. An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity. For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?"

The role of supervision is also evident in the parables of Jesus, such as the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), where servants are entrusted with resources and are expected to manage them wisely and faithfully.

Theological Implications:
Supervision in the biblical sense is not merely about authority and control but is deeply rooted in servanthood and stewardship. Those who supervise are called to reflect God's character by leading with integrity, wisdom, and compassion. They are accountable to God for their actions and the well-being of those under their care.

Practical Application:
In contemporary Christian communities, supervision can be applied in various contexts, including church leadership, family life, and workplace environments. Christian supervisors are encouraged to model Christ-like behavior, fostering an atmosphere of trust, encouragement, and spiritual growth. They are to be diligent in their duties, ensuring that their actions align with biblical principles and contribute to the edification of the body of Christ.1. (v. t.) To oversee for direction; to superintend; to inspect with authority; as, to supervise the construction of a steam engine, or the printing of a book.

2. (v. t.) To look over so as to read; to peruse.

3. (n.) Supervision; inspection.

7200. raah -- to see
... 1), seen (153), sees (32), select (1), selected (1), show (24), showed (15), shown
(19), shows (1), sleep* (1), stare (2), staring (1), supervise (1), surely ...
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5329. natsach -- preeminent or enduring
... root Definition preeminent or enduring NASB Word Usage choir director (1), continual
(1), lead (1), oversee (3), supervise (2), supervised (1), supervisors (1 ...
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Grundtvig's Early Years
... youngest. But even with such a large household to manage, she found time
to supervise the early schooling of her youngest son. She ...
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Introductory
... at all, it was held by the papalists that there was nothing done by the Emperor
in any capacity which it was not within the competence of the Pope to supervise ...
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The Last Smile of the Muse
... charity. At the house of Verecundus he was not only the head, but he had
a complete country estate to direct and supervise. Probably ...
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The Separation of the Provinces, 1857-1899.
... It has power to settle the time and place of its own meetings, to supervise the
administration of finances, to establish new congregations, to superintend all ...
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A Period of Transition
... Consequently, among conservatives, there came to be the feeling that there ought
to be some authoritative body to supervise the churches,"one to which both ...
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Panegyric on the Splendor of Affairs.
... alone let it be granted, if not in the first place, at least in the second after
the first and greatest High Priest, to observe and supervise the inmost state ...
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"Thou Shalt Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother. "
... If there were a bishop who would zealously provide for all these classes, supervise,
make visitations and be faithful as he ought, truly, one city would be too ...
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Catholic Missions
... The Spanish rulers were not inclined to destroy or to maltreat the native races,
but they were unable to supervise the greedy officials, many of whom acted ...
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Introduction
... synod enjoined that rural deans should be placed in the five sees of Trim, Kells,
Slane, Skreen and Dunshaughlin, each of whom should supervise the churches in ...
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Supervise (8 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To oversee for direction; to superintend; to inspect with authority; as,
to supervise the construction of a steam engine, or the printing of a book. ...
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Superstitious (1 Occurrence)

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Overlook (7 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) Hence: To supervise; to watch over; sometimes, to observe secretly; as,
to overlook a gang of laborers; to overlook one who is writing a letter. ...
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Feast (209 Occurrences)
... was his duty to determine the places of the guests, to see that the ordinary rules
of etiquette were observed, etc., and generally to supervise the arrangements ...
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Assessor
... provided for the regular collection of the taxes, and the emperor appointed a
procurator in each province whose business it was to supervise the collection of ...
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Superintend (4 Occurrences)
... (vt) To exercise the charge and oversight of; to oversee with the power of direction;
to take care of with authority; to supervise; as, an officer superintends ...
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Steward (23 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A man employed in a large family, or on a large estate, to manage the domestic
concerns, supervise other servants, collect the rents or income, keep ...
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Supervised (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Supervise. Multi-Version Concordance
Supervised (2 Occurrences). 1 Kings 5:16 besides Solomon's ...
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Ruler (329 Occurrences)
... was his duty to determine the places of the guests, to see that the ordinary rules
of etiquette were observed, etc., and generally to supervise the arrangements ...
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Supervising (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Supervise. Multi-Version
Concordance Supervising (3 Occurrences). 1 Kings 9:23 These ...
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