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ἰδού

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Definition

ἰδού,

[in LXX chiefly for הִנֵּה,]

prop. imperat. 2 aor. mid. of ὁράω, used as a demonstrative particle, with frequency much greater in LXX and NT than in cl. (see M, Pr., 11),

lo, behold, see: Matthew 10:16; 11:8; 13:3, Mark 3:32, Luke 2:48, 1 Corinthians 15:51, James 5:9, Jude 14, Revelation 1:7, al.; after genitive absol., Matthew 1:20; 2:1, 13; 12:46, al.; καὶ ἰδού, Matthew 2:9 (and freq.), Luke 1:20; 10:25, Acts 12:7, al.; in elliptical sentences, taking the place of copula or predicate (like הִנֵּה in Heb.), Matthew 3:17, Luke 5:12; 22:31, 47, Acts 8:27, 36 al.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἰδού:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

234 total
  1. Matthew 25:6Ἰδοὺ · Here is
    At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’
  2. Matthew 25:20ἴδε · See
    The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’
  3. Matthew 25:22ἴδε · See
    The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, ‘Master, you entrusted me with two talents. See, I have gained two more.’
  4. Matthew 25:25ἴδε · See
    So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’
  5. Matthew 26:45ἰδοὺ · Look
    Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
  6. Matthew 26:46ἰδοὺ · See
    Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”
  7. Matthew 26:47ἰδοὺ
    While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
  8. Matthew 26:51ἰδοὺ
    At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
  9. Matthew 26:65ἴδε · Look
    At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.
  10. Matthew 27:51ἰδοὺ
    At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.
  11. Matthew 28:2ἰδοὺ · Suddenly
    Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.
  12. Matthew 28:7ἰδοὺ; ἰδοὺ · See
    Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”
  13. Matthew 28:9ἰδοὺ
    Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
  14. Matthew 28:11ἰδού
    While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.
  15. Matthew 28:20ἰδοὺ · surely
    …and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
  16. Mark 1:2Ἰδοὺ · Behold
    As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.”
  17. Mark 2:24Ἴδε · Look
    So the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”
  18. Mark 3:32Ἰδοὺ · Look
    …and a crowd was sitting around Him. “Look,” He was told, “Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You.”
  19. Mark 3:34Ἴδε · Here [are]
    Looking at those seated in a circle around Him, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers!
  20. Mark 4:3ἰδοὺ
    “Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed.
  21. Mark 10:28Ἰδοὺ · Look
    Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.”
  22. Mark 10:33Ἰδοὺ · Look
    “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles,
  23. Mark 11:21ἴδε · Look
    Peter remembered it and said, “Look, Rabbi! The fig tree You cursed has withered.”
  24. Mark 13:1ἴδε · look at
    As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!”
  25. Mark 13:21Ἴδε · Look; Ἴδε · [He is]
    At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.
  26. Mark 14:41ἰδοὺ · Look
    When Jesus returned the third time, He said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? That is enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
  27. Mark 14:42ἰδοὺ · See
    Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!”
  28. Mark 15:4ἴδε · Look
    Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against You!”
  29. Mark 15:35Ἴδε · Behold
    When some of those standing nearby heard this, they said, “Behold, He is calling Elijah.”
  30. Mark 16:6ἴδε · See
    But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him.
  31. Luke 1:20ἰδοὺ · now
    And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”
  32. Luke 1:31ἰδοὺ · Behold
    Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.
  33. Luke 1:36ἰδοὺ · Look
    Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.
  34. Luke 1:38Ἰδοὺ · [I am]
    “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.
  35. Luke 1:44ἰδοὺ · as soon
    For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
  36. Luke 1:48ἰδοὺ
    For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.
  37. Luke 2:10ἰδοὺ · behold
    But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
  38. Luke 2:25ἰδοὺ
    Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
  39. Luke 2:34Ἰδοὺ · Behold
    Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
  40. Luke 2:48ἰδοὺ
    When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”
  41. Luke 5:12ἰδοὺ · [came along]
    While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”
  42. Luke 5:18ἰδοὺ
    Just then some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They tried to bring him inside to set him before Jesus,
  43. Luke 6:23ἰδοὺ
    Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.
  44. Luke 7:12ἰδοὺ · He saw
    As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.
  45. Luke 7:25ἰδοὺ · Look
    Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces.
  46. Luke 7:27Ἰδοὺ · Behold
    This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’
  47. Luke 7:34Ἰδοὺ · Look
    The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’
  48. Luke 7:37ἰδοὺ
    When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume.