Strong's G2300 · Greek
θεάομαι
theaomai · /theh-ah'-om-ahee/
Definition
a prolonged form of a primary verb; to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit:--behold, look (upon), see. Compare 3700.
KJV: behold, look (upon), see. Compare 3700
Root / derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θεάομαι across 23 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
23 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
Matthew 22:11And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
Matthew 23:5But all their works they do for to be seen of men they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law
Mark2 verses
And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.
Mark 16:14Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. at meat: or, together
Luke3 verses
And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.
Luke 7:24And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
Luke 23:55And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.
John7 verses
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John 1:32And John bare record, saying I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
John 1:38Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye?1161 They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? dwellest: or, abidest
John 4:35Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
John 6:5When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?
John 8:10When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
John 11:45Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
Acts4 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 8:18And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
Acts 21:27And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,
Acts 22:9And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.
1 John3 verses
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;
1 John 4:12No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
1 John 4:14And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2300 (theaomai) mean?
a prolonged form of a primary verb; to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit:--behold, look (upon), see. Compare 3700.
How many times does G2300 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2300 (θεάομαι) appears in 23 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “saw.”
How is theaomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2300 is rendered as “saw” (8×), “seen” (7×), “see” (4×), “beheld” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word θεάομαι come from?
a prolonged form of a primary verb