θεάομαι (theáomai) — Behold

Greek word study: θεάομαι (theáomai), Strong's G2300. to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit

GreekStrong's G2300
Quick definition
Greek word
θεάομαι (theáomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit

Word study
Derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb;

KJV translation words: behold, look (upon), see

Where this word appears

Strong's G2300 is tagged on 23 words in 23 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:1 and last appears in 1 John 4:14.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having seen ×5to see ×4to be seen ×2He has been seen ×1He saw ×1I have beheld ×1beheld ×1do see ×1having beheld ×1saw ×1we beheld ×1you beheld ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

θεασάμενος ×3θεαθῆναι ×2θεασάμενοι ×2θεάσασθαι ×2θεάσασθαι; ×2ἐθεασάμεθα ×2ἐθεάσαντο ×2θεασαμένοις ×1ἐθεάθη ×1ἐθεάσατο ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×7Matthew ×4Luke ×3Acts ×31 John ×3Mark ×2Romans ×1

Verses (all 23)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2295 θαῦμα (thaûma), G2302 θέατρον (théatron), G2334 θεωρέω (theōréō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does theáomai (G2300) mean?

To look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit.

How is G2300 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2300 as: behold, look (upon), see.

How often does θεάομαι (theáomai) appear?

Strong's G2300 is tagged on 23 words in 23 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:1 and last appears in 1 John 4:14.