Definition
παρα-τηρέω, -ῶ
[in LXX: Psalm 37:12 (זָמַם), Psalm 130:8 (שָׁמַר), Da TH Daniel 6:11 (12), Sus.1.12,15,16* ;]
1. to watch closely, observe narrowly: so mid., τ. πύλας, Acts 9:24; with evil intent, Mark 3:2, Luke 20:20 (absol., see Field, Notes, 74); so mid., Luke 6:7; 14:1.
2. to observe scrupulously (of days and seasons; cf. Exodus 12:42, Sm.): mid., Galatians 4:10.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Mark 3:2παρετήρουν · they were watchingIn order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.
- Luke 6:7παρετηροῦντο · were watching Him closelyLooking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.
- Luke 14:1παρατηρούμενοι · watching Him closelyOne Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely.
- Luke 20:20παρατηρήσαντες · they watched [Him] closelySo they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.
- Acts 9:24παρετηροῦντο · they watched…but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.
- Galatians 4:10παρατηρεῖσθε · You are observingYou are observing special days and months and seasons and years!