θεάομαι

theaomaiVerbG2300

to look at

From: a prolonged form of a primary verb;

Short Definition

to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit

Full Lexicon Entry

to behold, look upon, contemplate, view (in early writers with a sense of wondering), in NT apparently always in literal, physical sense of "careful and deliberate vision which interprets . . its object": with accusative of thing(s),; with ptcp.,; pass.
Synonyms
see: θεωρέω
LXX Usage: (רָאָה), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

23 times

Appears 23 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
7
Matthew
4
1 John
3
Acts
3
Luke
3

Key Passages

  • 1 John 1:1
  • Acts 21:27
  • John 1:38
  • John 8:10
  • Matthew 11:7

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