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Lexicon :: Strong's G3708 - horaō

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ὁράω
Transliteration
horaō (Key)
Pronunciation
hor-ah'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Properly, to stare at [cf ὀπτάνομαι (G3700)]
mGNT
455x in 67 unique form(s)
TR
252x in 41 unique form(s)
LXX
1,193x in 113 unique form(s)
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TDNT Reference: 5:315,706

Strong’s Definitions

ὁράω horáō, hor-ah'-o; properly, to stare at (compare G3700), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear:—behold, perceive, see, take heed.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 59x

The KJV translates Strong's G3708 in the following manner: see (51x), take heed (5x), behold (1x), perceive (1x), not translated (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 59x
The KJV translates Strong's G3708 in the following manner: see (51x), take heed (5x), behold (1x), perceive (1x), not translated (1x).
  1. to see with the eyes

  2. to see with the mind, to perceive, know

  3. to see, i.e. become acquainted with by experience, to experience

  4. to see, to look to

    1. to take heed, beware

    2. to care for, pay heed to

  5. I was seen, showed myself, appeared

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ὁράω horáō, hor-ah'-o; properly, to stare at (compare G3700), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear:—behold, perceive, see, take heed.
STRONGS G3708:
ὁράω, ὁρῶ; imperfect 3 person plural ἑώρων (John 6:2, where L Tr WH ἐθεώρουν); perfect ἑώρακα and (T WH in Colossians 2:1, 18; (1 Corinthians 9:1); Tdf. edition 7 also in John 9:37; John 15:24; John 20:25; 1 John 3:6; 1 John 4:20; 3 John 1:11) ἑόρακα (on which form cf. (WHs Appendix, p. 161; Tdf. Proleg., p. 122; Stephanus Thesaurus, under the word, 2139 d.); Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. i., p. 325; (Buttmann, 64 (56); Veitch, under the word)) (2 person singular ἑορακες (John 8:57 Tr marginal reading) see κοπιάω, at the beginning), 3 person plural ἑωράκασιν (and ἑώρακαν in Colossians 2:1 L Tr WH; Luke 9:36 T Tr WH; see γίνομαι, at the beginning); pluperfect 3 person singular ἑωράκει (Acts 7:44); future ὄψομαι (from ὈΠΤΩ), 2 person singular ὄψει (cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. i., p. 347f; Kühner, § 211, 3, i., p. 536), Matthew 27:4; John 1:50 (John 1:51); John 11:40; but L T Tr WH (G also in John 1:50 (John 1:51)) have restored ὄψῃ (cf. Winers Grammar, § 13, 2; Buttmann, 42f (37)), 2 person plural ὄψεσθε, John 1:39 (John 1:40) T Tr WH, etc.; passive, 1 aorist ὤφθην; future ὀφθήσομαι; 1 aorist middle subjunctive 2 person plural ὄψησθε (Luke 13:28 (R G L WH text Tr marginal reading)) from a Byzantine form ὠψαμην (see Lob. ad Phryn., p. 734, cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. ii., 258f; (Veitch, under the word)); the Sept. for רָאָה and חָזָה; (from Homer down); to see, i. e.:
1. to see with the eyes: τινα ὁρᾶν, ἑωρακέναι, Luke 16:23; John 8:57; John 14:7, 9; John 20:18, 25, 29; 1 Corinthians 9:1, etc.; future ὄψομαι, Matthew 28:7, 10; Mark 16:7; Revelation 1:7, etc.; τόν Θεόν, 1 John 4:20; ἀόρατον ὡς ὁρῶν, Hebrews 11:27; with a participle added as a predicate (Buttmann, 301 (258); Winer's Grammar, § 45, 4), Matthew 24:30; Mark 13:26; Mark 14:62; Luke 21:27; John 1:51(52); ἑωρακέναι or ὄψεσθαί τό πρόσωπον τίνος, Colossians 2:1; Acts 20:25; (which divine majesty, i. e. τοῦ θείου λόγου) ἑωράκαμεν τοῖς ὀφθαλμοῖς ἡμῶν (on this addition cf. Winers Grammar, 607 (564); (Buttmann, 398 (341))), 1 John 1:1; ὄψεσθαί τινα, i. e. come to see, visit, one, Hebrews 13:23; ἑωρακέναι Christ, i. e. to have seen him exhibiting proofs of his divinity and Messiahship, John 6:36; John 9:37; John 15:24; ὁρᾶν and ὄψεσθαί with an accusative of the thing, Luke 23:49; John 1:50 (John 1:51); John 4:45; 6:2 (L Tr WH ἐθεώρουν); John 19:35; Acts 2:17; Acts 7:44; Revelation 18:18 (Rec.), etc.; (ἔρχεσθε καί ὄψεσθε (namely, ποῦ μένω), John 1:40 (John 1:39) T Tr WH; cf. Buttmann, 290 (250)); ὄψῃ τήν δόξαν τοῦ Θεοῦ, the glory of God displayed in a miracle, John 11:40. metaphorically, ὄψεσθαί τόν Θεόν, τόν κύριον, to be admitted into intimate and blessed fellowship with God in his future kingdom, Matthew 5:8; Hebrews 12:14; also τό πρόσωπον τοῦ Θεοῦ, Revelation 22:4 — (a figure borrowed from those privileged to see and associate with kings; see βλέπω, 1 b. β.); οὐκ εἶδος Θεοῦ ἑωράκατε, tropically equivalent to his divine majesty as he discloses it in the Scriptures ye have not recognized, John 5:37; cf. Meyer at the passage
2. to see with the mind, to perceive, know: absolutely, Romans 15:21; τινα followed by a participle in the accusative (Buttmann, § 144,15 b.; Winer's Grammar, § 45, 4), Acts 8:23; τί, Colossians 2:18; with a participle added, Hebrews 2:8; followed by ὅτι, James 2:24; to look at or upon, observe, give attention to: εἰς τινα, John 19:37 (Sophocles El. 925; Xenophon, Cyril 4, 1, 20; εἰς τί, Solon in (Diogenes Laërtius 1, 52); ἑωρακέναι παρά τῷ πατρί, to have learned from (see παρά, II. b.) the father (a metaphorical expression borrowed from sons, who learn what they see their fathers doing), John 8:38 (twice in Rec.; once in L T Tr WH); Christ is said to deliver to men ἑώρακεν, the things which he has seen, i. e. which he learned in his heavenly state with God before the incarnation, i. e. things divine, the counsels of God, John 3:11, 32; ἑωρακέναι Θεόν, to know God's will, 3 John 1:11; from the contact and influence of Christ to have come to see (know) God's majesty, saving purposes, and will (cf. Winer's Grammar, 273 (257)), John 14:7, 9; in an emphatic sense, of Christ, who has an immediate and perfect knowledge of God without being taught by another, John 1:18; John 6:46; ὄψεσθαί Θεόν καθώς ἐστιν, of the knowledge of God that may be looked for in his future kingdom, 1 John 3:2; ὄψεσθαί Christ, is used in reference to the apostles, about to perceive his invisible presence among them by his influence upon their souls through the Holy Spirit, John 16:16, 19; Christ is said ὄψεσθαί the apostles, i. e. will have knowledge of them, ibid. 22.
3. to see i. e. to become acquainted with by experience, to experience: ζωήν, equivalent to to become a partaker of, John 3:36; ἡμέραν (cf. German erleben; see εἰδῶ, I. 5), Luke 17:22 (Sophocles O. R. 831).
4. to see to, look to; i. e.
a. equivalent to to take heed, beware (see especially Buttmann, § 139, 49; cf. Winer's Grammar, 503 (469)): ὁρᾷ μή, with aorist subjunctive, see that... not, take heed lest, Matthew 8:4; Matthew 18:10; Mark 1:44; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; supply τοῦτο ποιήσῃς in Revelation 19:10; Revelation 22:9 (Winers Grammar, 601 (558); Buttmann, 395 (338)) (Xenophon, Cyril 3, 1, 27, where see Poppo; Sophocles Philoct. 30, 519; El. 1003); followed by an imperative, Matthew 9:30; Matthew 24:6; ὁρᾶτε καί προσέχετε ἀπό, Matthew 16:6; ὁρᾶτε, βλέπετε ἀπό, Mark 8:15; ὁρᾶτε, καί φυλάσσεσθε ἀπό, Luke 12:15; ὁρᾷ, τί μέλλεις ποιεῖν, equivalent to weigh well, Acts 22:26 Rec. (ὁρᾷ τί ποιεῖς, Sophocles Philoct. 589).
b. equivalent to to care for, pay heed to: σύ ὄψῃ (R G ὄψει (see above)), see thou to it, that will be thy concern (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 40, 6), Matthew 27:4; plural, 24; Acts 18:15 (Epictetus diss. 2, 5, 30; 4, 6, 11f; (Antoninus 5, 25 (and Gataker at the passage))).
5. passive 1 aorist ὤφθην, I was seen, showed myself, appeared (cf. Buttmann, 52 (45)): Luke 9:31; with the dative of person (cf. Buttmann, as above (also § 134, 2; cf. Winer's Grammar, § 31, 10)): of angels, Luke 1:11; Luke 22:43 (L brackets WH reject the passage); Acts 7:30, 35 (Exodus 3:2); of God, Acts 7:2 (Genesis 12:7; Genesis 17:1); of the dead, Matthew 17:3; Mark 9:4, cf. Luke 9:31; of Jesus after his resurrection, Luke 24:34; Acts 9:17; Acts 13:31; Acts 26:16; 1 Corinthians 15:5-8; 1 Timothy 3:16; of Jesus hereafter to return, Hebrews 9:28; of visions during sleep or ecstasy, Acts 16:9; Revelation 11:19; Revelation 12:1, 8; in the sense of coming upon unexpectedly, Acts 2:3; Acts 7:26. future passive ὧν ὀφθήσομαι σοι, on account of which I will appear unto thee, Acts 26:16; on this passive see Winers Grammar, § 39, 3 N. 1; cf. Buttmann, 287 (247); (Compare: ἀφοράω, καθοράω, πρωράω.) [SYNONYMS: ὁρᾶν, βλέπειν, both denote the physical act: ὁρᾶν in general, βλέπειν the single look; ὁρᾶν gives prominence to the discerning mind, βλέπειν to the particular mood or point. When the physical side recedes, ὁρᾶν denotes perception in general (as resulting principally from vision), the prominence in the word of the mental element being indicated by the construction of the accusative with an infinitive (in contrast with that of the participle required with βλέπειν), and by the absolute ὁρᾷς; βλέπειν on the other hand, when its physical side recedes, gets a purely outward sense, look (i. e. open, incline) toward, Latinspectare,vergere. Schmidt, chapter 11. Cf. θεωρέω, σκοπέω, εἰδῶ, I. at the end]
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
12:7; 17:1
Exodus
3:2
Matthew
5:8; 8:4; 9:30; 16:6; 17:3; 18:10; 24:6; 24:30; 27:4; 27:4; 28:7; 28:10
Mark
1:44; 8:15; 9:4; 13:26; 14:62; 16:7
Luke
1:11; 9:31; 9:31; 9:36; 12:15; 13:28; 16:23; 17:22; 21:27; 22:43; 23:49; 24:34
John
1:18; 1:39; 1:39; 1:40; 1:40; 1:50; 1:50; 1:50; 1:51; 1:51; 1:51; 1:51; 3:11; 3:32; 3:36; 4:45; 5:37; 6:2; 6:2; 6:36; 6:46; 8:38; 8:57; 8:57; 9:37; 9:37; 11:40; 11:40; 14:7; 14:7; 14:9; 14:9; 15:24; 15:24; 16:16; 16:19; 19:35; 19:37; 20:18; 20:25; 20:25; 20:29
Acts
2:3; 2:17; 7:2; 7:26; 7:30; 7:35; 7:44; 7:44; 8:23; 9:17; 13:31; 16:9; 18:15; 20:25; 22:26; 26:16; 26:16
Romans
15:21
1 Corinthians
9:1; 9:1; 15:5; 15:6; 15:7; 15:8
Colossians
2:1; 2:1; 2:1; 2:18; 2:18
1 Thessalonians
5:15
1 Timothy
3:16
Hebrews
2:8; 9:28; 11:27; 12:14; 13:23
James
2:24
1 John
1:1; 3:2; 3:6; 4:20; 4:20
3 John
1:11; 1:11
Revelation
1:7; 11:19; 12:1; 12:8; 18:18; 19:10; 22:4; 22:9

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3708 matches the Greek ὁράω (horaō),
which occurs 455 times in 433 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Page 1 / 9 (Mat 2:2–Mat 24:6)

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:2 - saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose[fn] and have come to worship him.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:9 - After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:10 - When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:11 - And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:16 - Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:7 - But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:16 - And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him,[fn] and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him;
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 4:16 - the people dwelling in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death,
on them a light has dawned.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 4:18 - While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 4:21 - And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:1 - Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:8 - “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:16 - In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that[fn] they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:4 - And Jesus said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a proof to them.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:14 - And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:18 - Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:34 - And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their region.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:2 - And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:4 - But Jesus, knowing[fn] their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:8 - When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:9 - As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:11 - And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:22 - Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly[fn] the woman was made well.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:23 - And when Jesus came to the ruler’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion,
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:30 - And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, “See that no one knows about it.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:36 - When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 11:8 - What then did you go out to see? A man[fn] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 11:9 - What then did you go out to see? A prophet?[fn] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:2 - But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:38 - Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:14 - Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:
“‘“You will indeed hear but never understand,
and you will indeed see but never perceive.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:15 - For this people’s heart has grown dull,
and with their ears they can barely hear,
and their eyes they have closed,
lest they should see with their eyes
and hear with their ears
and understand with their heart
and turn, and I would heal them.’
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:17 - For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:14 - When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:26 - But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 16:6 - Jesus said to them, “Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 16:28 - Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:3 - And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:8 - And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:10 - “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.[fn]
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:31 - When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 20:3 - And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:15 - But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant,
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:19 - And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, he went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves. And he said to it, “May no fruit ever come from you again!” And the fig tree withered at once.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:20 - When the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How did the fig tree wither at once?”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:32 - For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward change your minds and believe him.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:38 - But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.’
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:11 - “But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 23:39 - For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:6 - And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.

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