Theōréō — G2334

Definition

verb

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

1. to he a spectator, look at, behold, German schauen
2. to see
1. to perceive with the eyes
2. to discern, descry
3. to ascertain, find out, by seeing

Usually translated as

see, perceive, behold, consider, look on

Origin

from a derivative of G2300 (perhaps by addition of G3708)

• theáomai (G2300)
• horáō (G3708)
• optánomai (G3700)

Occurrences

Theōréō occurs 57 times in 55 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Mark (7), Luke (7), John (21), Acts (14), Hebrews (1), 1 John (1), Revelation (2)

• Matthew 27:55 — And many women were there beholding (θεωροῦσαι) afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:
• Matthew 28:1 — In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see (θεωρῆσαι) the sepulchre.
• Mark 3:11 — And unclean spirits, when they saw (ἐθεώρει) him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.
• Mark 5:15 — And they come to Jesus, and see (θεωροῦσιν) him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
• Mark 5:38 — And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth (θεωρεῖ) the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
• Mark 12:41 — And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld (ἐθεώρει) how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
• Mark 15:40 — There were also women looking on (θεωροῦσαι) afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;
• Mark 15:47 — And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld (ἐθεώρουν) where he was laid.
• Mark 16:4 — And when they looked, they saw (θεωροῦσιν) that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.
• Luke 10:18 — And he said unto them, I beheld (ἐθεώρουν) Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
• Luke 14:29 — Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold (θεωροῦντες) it begin to mock him,
• Luke 21:6 — As for these things which ye behold (θεωρεῖτε), the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
• Luke 23:35 — And the people stood beholding (θεωρῶν). And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
• Luke 23:48 — And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding (θεωροῦντες) the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
• Luke 24:37 — But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen (θεωρεῖν) a spirit.
• Luke 24:39 — Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see (θεωρεῖτε) me have.
• John 2:23 — Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw (θεωροῦντες) the miracles which he did.
• John 4:19 — The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive (θεωρῶ) that thou art a prophet.
• John 6:19 — So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see (θεωροῦσιν) Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.
• John 6:40 — And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth (θεωρῶν) the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
• John 6:62 — What and if ye shall see (θεωρῆτε) the Son of man ascend up where he was before?
• John 7:3 — His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see (θεωρησωσιν) the works that thou doest.
• John 8:51 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see (θεωρήσῃ) death.
• John 9:8 — The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen (θεωροῦντες) him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?
• John 10:12 — But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth (θεωρεῖ) the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
• John 12:19 — The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive (θεωρεῖτε) ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.
• John 12:45 — And he that seeth (θεωρῶν) me seeth him that sent me.
• John 12:45 — And he that seeth me seeth (θεωρεῖ) him that sent me.
• John 14:17 — Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth (θεωρεῖ) him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
• John 14:19 — Yet a little while, and the world seeth (θεωρεῖ) me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
• John 14:19 — Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see (θεωρεῖτε) me: because I live, ye shall live also.
• John 16:10 — Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see (θεωρεῖτε) me no more;
• John 16:16 — A little while, and ye shall not see (θεωρεῖτε) me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
• John 16:17 — Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see (θεωρεῖτε) me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
• John 16:19 — Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see (θεωρεῖτε) me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
• John 17:24 — Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold (θεωρῶσιν) my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
• John 20:6 — Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth (θεωρεῖ) the linen clothes lie,
• John 20:12 — And seeth (θεωρεῖ) two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
• John 20:14 — And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw (θεωρεῖ) Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
• Acts 3:16 — And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see (θεωρεῖτε) and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
• Acts 4:13 — Now when they saw (θεωροῦντες) the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
• Acts 7:56 — And said, Behold, I see (θεωρῶ) the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.
• Acts 8:13 — Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding (θεωρῶν) the miracles and signs which were done.
• Acts 9:7 — And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing (θεωροῦντες) no man.
• Acts 10:11 — And saw (θεωρεῖ) heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
• Acts 17:16 — Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw (θεωρουντι) the city wholly given to idolatry.
• Acts 17:22 — Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive (θεωρῶ) that in all things ye are too superstitious.
• Acts 19:26 — Moreover ye see (θεωρεῖτε) and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
• Acts 20:38 — Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see (θεωρεῖν) his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
• Acts 21:20 — And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest (θεωρεῖς), brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law: