θεωρέω

theōreōVerbG2334

to see/experience

From: from a derivative of G2300 (θεάομαι) (perhaps by addition of G3708 (ὁράω));

Short Definition

to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))

Full Lexicon Entry

(present and imperfect only, exc. (fut.), (aor.); El., § 24)
1.to look at, gaze, behold
2.In popular lang. (Kennedy, Sources, 155; EL, § 24, ὁρᾶν), in present and imperfect = ὁράω, to see, perceive, discern
3.Hebraistically, to experience, partake of
LXX Usage: chiefly for רָאָה, חָזָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

56 times

Appears 56 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
22
Acts
14
Luke
7
Mark
7
Matthew
2

Key Passages

  • 1 John 3:17
  • Acts 4:13
  • John 16:16
  • John 6:40
  • Luke 24:39

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