Where does the word episcopalian come from?

Question

I was wondering about the history and roots of this word as I am not familiar with the Bible

Answer 1

"Episkopos" in Greek is translated Bishop in some versions, and Overseer in several modern translations. Overseer is more literal and quite accurately relates the meaning of the original word.

That is the origin of the name, it relates to the "job description" in the New Testament for the leaders in local congregations of God's people. I don't know how it relates or why that name was chosen, only the original meaning.

Answer 2

It comes from the Greek word episkopos, which is translated bishop in the New Testament.

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
1Ti 3:2
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Answer 3

Episcopos is a Greek word which means a guardian or superintendent

Answer 4

Look it up in a dictionary.
Greek epi+skopos "over+see" = 'Bishop".
episcopal = Bishop-al.

Note that English 'Bishop' is a worn-down reflex of the original Greek.