Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1689

Strong's G1689 · Greek

ἐμβλέπω

emblépō

Number
G1689
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐμβλέπω
Transliteration
emblépō
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

to look on, i.e. (relatively) to observe fixedly, or (absolutely) to discern clearly

KJV: behold, gaze up, look upon, (could) see

Root / derivation: from G1722 (ἐν) and G991 (βλέπω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐμβλέπω across 12 verses.

beheld3×
upon3×
Behold1×
beholding1×
could1×
looked1×
saw1×
see1×
up1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Mark4 verses
Luke2 verses
John2 verses
Acts2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1689 (emblépō) mean?

to look on, i.e. (relatively) to observe fixedly, or (absolutely) to discern clearly

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 emblépō 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 G1722 (ἐν) and G991 (βλέπω);