Definition
ακοπέω, -ῶ
(σκοπός), [in LXX: Esther 8:13, 2Ma.4.5 * ;]
to look at, behold, watch, contemplate. Metaphorical, to look to, consider: with accusative of thing(s), 2 Corinthians 4:13, Philippians 2:4; with accusative of person(s), Romans 16:17, Philippians 3:17; before μή, Luke 11:35; σεαυτόν, before μή (see M, Pr., 192), Galatians 6:1 (cf. ἐπι-, κατα-σκοπέω).
Synonyms: βλέπω, θεωρέω, ὁράω
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Luke 11:35σκόπει · Be carefulBe careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness.
- Romans 16:17σκοπεῖν · to watch out forNow I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
- 2 Corinthians 4:18σκοπούντων · fix our eyesSo we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
- Galatians 6:1σκοπῶν · [But] watchBrothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
- Philippians 2:4σκοποῦντες · should lookEach of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
- Philippians 3:17σκοπεῖτε · carefully observeJoin one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.