βλέπω

blepōVerbG0991

to see

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to look at (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. of bodily sight; (a) to see, have sight (opposite to τυφλὸς): , (b) to perceive, look (at), see: absol.; γυναῖκα; βιβλίον; βλεπόμενα. 2. Metaphorical, of mental vision; (a) to see, perceive, discern: absol.,; *δι *̓ ἐσόπτρου; (b) to consider, look to, take heed: absol. ,; with indic.; πρόσωπον, of partiality. Colloq. (for ex. from π.
V
Deiss., LAE, 122; M, Pr., 107; MM, Exp., x; Milligan, NTD, 50), β. ἑαυτόν: μή; β. ἀπό; with fut. indic.,; aor. subj.
3.Of situation and direction (Lat. specto), to look, face (towards), places, etc. (Xen, Hell., vii, 1, 17
LXX Usage: chiefly for ראה, also for פּנה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

120 times

Appears 120 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
17
Revelation
16
John
15
Luke
14
Mark
14

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:26
  • Colossians 2:5
  • John 9:19
  • Matthew 13:17
  • Mark 8:23

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