Strong's G2334 · Greek
θεωρέω
theoreo · /theh-o-reh'-o/
Definition
from a derivative of 2300 (perhaps by addition of 3708); to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge)):--behold, consider, look on, perceive, see. Compare 3700.
KJV: behold, consider, look on, perceive, see. Compare 3700
Root / derivation: from a derivative of 2300 (perhaps by addition of 3708)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θεωρέω across 55 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
55 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Mark7 verses
And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying Thou art the Son of God.
Mark 5:15And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
Mark 5:38And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
Mark 12:41And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. money: a piece of brass money
Mark 15:40There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;
Mark 15:47And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.
Mark 16:4And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.
Luke7 verses
And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
Luke 14:29Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
Luke 21:6As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
Luke 23:35And the people stood beholding. 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 23:48And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
Luke 24:37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
Luke 24:39Behold 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 me have.
John21 verses
Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.
John 4:19The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.
John 6:19So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.
John 6:40And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 6:62What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?
John 7:3His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.
John 8:51Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
John 9:8The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?
John 10:12But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
John 12:19The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.
John 12:45And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
John 14:17Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 14:19Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
John 16:10Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
John 16:16A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
John 16:17Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
John 16:19Now 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 me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
John 17:24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
John 20:6Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,
John 20:12And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
John 20:14And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
Acts14 verses
And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
Acts 4:13Now when they saw 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 7:56And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.
Acts 8:13Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. miracles: Gr. signs and great miracles
Acts 9:7And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
Acts 10:11And saw 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 17:16Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. wholly: or, full of idols
Acts 17:22Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. Mars' hill: or, court of the Areopagites
Acts 19:26Moreover ye see 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 20:38Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
Acts 21:20And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:
Acts 25:24And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.
Acts 27:10And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. hurt: or, injury
Acts 28:6Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.
Hebrews1 verse
Revelation2 verses
And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.
Revelation 11:12And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2334 (theoreo) mean?
from a derivative of 2300 (perhaps by addition of 3708); to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge)):--behold, consider, look on, perceive, see. Compare 3700.
How many times does G2334 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2334 (θεωρέω) appears in 55 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “see.”
How is theoreo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2334 is rendered as “see” (17×), “seeth” (10×), “saw” (9×), “beheld” (4×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word θεωρέω come from?
from a derivative of 2300 (perhaps by addition of 3708)