παρατηρέω (paratēréō) — Observe

Greek word study: παρατηρέω (paratēréō), Strong's G3906. to inspect alongside, i.e. note insidiously or scrupulously

GreekStrong's G3906
Quick definition
Greek word
παρατηρέω (paratēréō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to inspect alongside, i.e. note insidiously or scrupulously

Word study
Derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and G5083 (τηρέω);

KJV translation words: observe, watch

Where this word appears

Strong's G3906 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 3:2 and last appears in Galatians 4:10.

How it is rendered in the text

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

They were themselves watching ×1Were closely watching ×1having watched Him ×1they were watching ×1watching ×1you observe ×1

Forms found in the text

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

παρετηροῦντο ×2παρατηρεῖσθε ×1παρατηρούμενοι ×1παρατηρήσαντες ×1παρετήρουν ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×3Mark ×1Acts ×1Galatians ×1

Verses (all 6)

  • Mark 3:2 — παρετήρουν — they were watching
  • Luke 6:7 — παρετηροῦντο — Were closely watching
  • Luke 14:1 — παρατηρούμενοι — watching
  • Luke 20:20 — παρατηρήσαντες — having watched Him
  • Acts 9:24 — παρετηροῦντο — They were themselves watching
  • Galatians 4:10 — παρατηρεῖσθε — you observe

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3844 παρά (pará), G5083 τηρέω (tēréō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3907 παρατήρησις (paratḗrēsis).

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 paratēréō (G3906) mean?

To inspect alongside, i.e. note insidiously or scrupulously.

How is G3906 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3906 as: observe, watch.

How often does παρατηρέω (paratēréō) appear?

Strong's G3906 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 3:2 and last appears in Galatians 4:10.