Strong's G1689 · Greek
ἐμβλέπω
emblepo · /em-blep'-o/
Definition
from 1722 and 991; to look on, i.e. (relatively) to observe fixedly, or (absolutely) to discern clearly:--behold, gaze up, look upon, (could) see.
KJV: behold, gaze up, look upon, (could) see
Root / derivation: from 1722 and 991
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐμβλέπω across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Mark4 verses
After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
Mark 10:21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
Mark 10:27And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
Mark 14:67And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.
Luke2 verses
And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
Luke 22:61And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
John2 verses
Acts2 verses
Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
Acts 22:11And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1689 (emblepo) mean?
from 1722 and 991; to look on, i.e. (relatively) to observe fixedly, or (absolutely) to discern clearly:--behold, gaze up, look upon, (could) see.
How many times does G1689 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1689 (ἐμβλέπω) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “beheld.”
How is emblepo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1689 is rendered as “beheld” (3×), “upon” (3×), “Behold” (1×), “beholding” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἐμβλέπω come from?
from 1722 and 991