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GreekG2334Verb

θεωρέω

theōreō

56Occurrences
G2334Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

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

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
(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: chiefly for רָאָה, חָזָה

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

θεωρέω appears 56 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

John
22
Acts
14
Luke
7
Mark
7
Matthew
2
Revelation
2
1 John
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

1 John 3:17BSB

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Acts 4:13BSB

When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.

John 16:16BSB

In a little while you will see Me no more, and then after a little while you will see Me.”

John 6:40BSB

For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”

Luke 24:39BSB

Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.