Theōreō θεωρέω

Theōreō (Greek θεωρέω, Strong's G2334) is a Greek verb meaning “to see/experience”. It occurs 58 times in 56 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Theōreō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 27:55
  And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.
• Matthew 28:1
  In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

Mark

• Mark 3:11
  And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”
• Mark 5:15
  And 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.When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
• Mark 5:38
  And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly.
• Mark 12:41
  And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts.
• Mark 15:40
  There 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;And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
• Mark 15:47
  And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.
• Mark 16:4
  And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, even though it was extremely large.

Luke

• Luke 10:18
  And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
• Luke 14:29
  Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him,
• Luke 21:6
  As 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.“As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”
• Luke 23:35
  And 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.The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
• Luke 23:48
  And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.
• Luke 24:37
  But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.
• Luke 24:39
  Behold 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.Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”

John

• John 2:23
  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.While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name.
• John 4:19
  The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.“Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet.
• John 6:2
  And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.
• John 6:19
  So 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.When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.
• John 6:40
  And 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.For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”
• John 6:62
  What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?Then what will happen if you see the Son of Man ascend to where He was before?
• John 7:3
  His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing.
• John 8:51
  Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”
• John 9:8
  The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?At this, his neighbors and those who had formerly seen him begging began to ask, “Isn’t this the man who used to sit and beg?”
• John 10:12
  But 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.The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock.
• John 12:19
  The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!”
• John 12:45
  And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.And whoever sees Me sees the One who sent Me.
• John 14:17
  Even 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.the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.
• John 14:19
  Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.
• John 16:10
  Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see Me;
• John 16:16
  A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.In a little while you will see Me no more, and then after a little while you will see Me.”
• John 16:17
  Then 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?Then some of His disciples asked one another, “Why is He telling us, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’ and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?”
• John 16:19
  Now 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?Aware that they wanted to question Him, Jesus said to them, “Are you asking one another why I said, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’?
• John 17:24
  Father, 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.Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
• John 20:6
  Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,Simon Peter arrived just after him. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there.
• John 20:12
  And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.
• John 20:14
  And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there; but she did not recognize that it was Jesus.

Acts

• Acts 3:16
  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.By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence.
• Acts 4:13
  Now 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.When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.
• Acts 7:56
  And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.“Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”
• Acts 8:13
  Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.
• Acts 9:7
  And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless. They heard the voice but did not see anyone.
• Acts 10:11
  And 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:He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners.
• Acts 17:16
  Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.
• Acts 17:22
  Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.Then Paul stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I see that in every way you are very religious.
• Acts 19:26
  Moreover 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:And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all.
• Acts 20:38
  Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
• Acts 21:20
  And 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:When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.
• Acts 25:24
  And 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.Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.
• Acts 27:10
  And 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.“Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”
• Acts 28:6
  Howbeit 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.The islanders were expecting him to swell up or suddenly drop dead. But after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 7:4
  Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.

1 John

• 1 John 3:17
  But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Revelation

• Revelation 11:11
  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.But after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered the two witnesses, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell upon those who saw them.
• Revelation 11:12
  And 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.And the witnesses heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Come up here.” And they went up to heaven in a cloud as their enemies watched them.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).