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θεωρέω

theōreōto see/experienceHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb58 occurrences8 books56 verses

Definition

θεωρέω, -ῶ

(θεωρός, a spectator, θεάομαι) [in LXX chiefly for רָאָה, חָזָה ;] (present and imperfect only, exc. John 7:3 (fut.), Matthew 28:1, Luke 23:48, John 8:51, Revelation 11:12 (aor.); El., § 24);

1. (cl.), to look at, gaze, behold: absol., Matthew 27:55, Mark 15:40, Luke 23:35; before πῶς, Mark 12:41; ποῦ, Mark 15:47; with accusative of person(s), John 6:40, 62; 12:45; 16:10-19, Acts 3:16; 20:38; 25:24, Revelation 11:11-12; id. with ptcp., Mark 5:15, Luke 10:18, John 6:19; 10:12; 20:12, 14, 1 John 3:17; with accusative of thing(s), Matthew 28:1, Luke 14:29; 21:6; 23:48, John 2:23; 6:2; 7:3, Acts 4:13; 8:13; id. with ptcp., John 20:6, Acts 7:56; 10:11; before ὅτι, Acts 19:26.

2. In popular lang. (Kennedy, Sources, 155; EL, § 24, see word ὁρᾶν), in present and imperfect = ὁράω, to see, perceive, discern: before ὅτι, Mark 16:4, John 4:19; 12:19, Acts 19:26; 27:10; πόσαι, Acts 21:20; πηλίκος, Hebrews 7:4; with accusative of thing(s), Mark 5:38; id. with ptcp., Acts 17:16; 28:6; with accusative of person(s), Mark 3:11, John 14:19, Acts 9:7; 17:22; πνεῦμα, Luke 24:37; τὸ π., John 14:17; before ὅτι, John 9:8; with ptcp., Luke 24:39.

3. Hebraistically, to experience, partake of: τ. θάνατον, John 8:51 (cf. Psalm 89:49); τ. δόξαν, John 17:24 (cf. ἀνα-, παρα-θερρέω).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as θεωρέω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

58 total
  1. Matthew 27:55θεωροῦσαι · watching
    And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.
  2. Matthew 28:1θεωρῆσαι · to see
    After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
  3. Mark 3:11ἐθεώρουν · saw
    And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”
  4. Mark 5:15θεωροῦσιν · they saw
    When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
  5. Mark 5:38θεωρεῖ · [Jesus] saw
    When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly.
  6. Mark 12:41ἐθεώρει · He watched
    As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts.
  7. Mark 15:40θεωροῦσαι · watching
    And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
  8. Mark 15:47ἐθεώρουν · saw
    Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.
  9. Mark 16:4θεωροῦσιν · they saw
    But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, even though it was extremely large.
  10. Luke 10:18Ἐθεώρουν · I saw
    So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
  11. Luke 14:29θεωροῦντες · sees [it]
    Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him,
  12. Luke 21:6θεωρεῖτε · you see here
    “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”
  13. Luke 23:35θεωρῶν · watching
    The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
  14. Luke 23:48θεωρήσαντες · saw
    And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.
  15. Luke 24:37θεωρεῖν · they had seen
    But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.
  16. Luke 24:39θεωρεῖτε · you see
    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.”
  17. John 2:23θεωροῦντες · saw
    While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name.
  18. John 4:19θεωρῶ · I see
    “Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet.
  19. John 6:2ἐθεώρουν · they saw
    A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.
  20. John 6:19θεωροῦσιν · they saw
    When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.
  21. John 6:40θεωρῶν · looks to
    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.”
  22. John 6:62θεωρῆτε · you see
    Then what will happen if you see the Son of Man ascend to where He was before?
  23. John 7:3θεωρήσουσιν · may see
    So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing.
  24. John 8:51θεωρήσῃ · he will never see
    Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”
  25. John 9:8θεωροῦντες · had formerly seen
    At this, his neighbors and those who had formerly seen him begging began to ask, “Isn’t this the man who used to sit and beg?”
  26. John 10:12θεωρεῖ · [When] he sees
    The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock.
  27. John 12:19Θεωρεῖτε · You can see
    Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!”
  28. John 12:45θεωρῶν · sees; θεωρεῖ · sees
    And whoever sees Me sees the One who sent Me.
  29. John 14:17θεωρεῖ · it neither sees
    …the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.
  30. John 14:19θεωρεῖ · will see; θεωρεῖτέ · will see
    In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.
  31. John 16:10θεωρεῖτέ · you will no longer see
    …in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see Me;
  32. John 16:16θεωρεῖτέ · you will see
    In a little while you will see Me no more, and then after a little while you will see Me.”
  33. John 16:17θεωρεῖτέ · you will not see
    Then some of His disciples asked one another, “Why is He telling us, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’ and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?”
  34. John 16:19θεωρεῖτέ · you will not see
    Aware that they wanted to question Him, Jesus said to them, “Are you asking one another why I said, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’?
  35. John 17:24θεωρῶσιν · they may see
    Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
  36. John 20:6θεωρεῖ · saw
    Simon Peter arrived just after him. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there.
  37. John 20:12θεωρεῖ · she saw
    …and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.
  38. John 20:14θεωρεῖ · saw
    When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus.
  39. Acts 3:16θεωρεῖτε · you see
    By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence.
  40. Acts 4:13Θεωροῦντες · they saw
    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.
  41. Acts 7:56θεωρῶ · I see
    “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”
  42. Acts 8:13θεωρῶν · he observed
    Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.
  43. Acts 9:7θεωροῦντες · did not see
    The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless. They heard the voice but did not see anyone.
  44. Acts 10:11θεωρεῖ · He saw
    He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners.
  45. Acts 17:16θεωροῦντος · to see that
    While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.
  46. Acts 17:22θεωρῶ · I see
    Then Paul stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I see that in every way you are very religious.
  47. Acts 19:26θεωρεῖτε · you can see
    And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, this Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all.
  48. Acts 20:38θεωρεῖν · see
    They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.