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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. James 3:4ἰδοὺ · Consider
    Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.
  2. James 3:5ἰδοὺ · Consider
    In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.
  3. James 5:4ἰδοὺ · Look
    Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
  4. James 5:7ἰδοὺ · See how
    Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
  5. James 5:9ἰδοὺ · Look
    Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
  6. James 5:11ἰδοὺ · See how
    See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
  7. 1 Peter 2:6Ἰδοὺ · See
    For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
  8. Jude 1:14Ἰδοὺ · Behold
    Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones
  9. Revelation 1:7Ἰδοὺ · Behold
    Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
  10. Revelation 1:18ἰδοὺ · behold
    …the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.
  11. Revelation 2:10ἰδοὺ · Behold
    Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
  12. Revelation 2:22Ἰδοὺ · Behold
    Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds.
  13. Revelation 3:8ἰδοὺ · Behold
    I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.
  14. Revelation 3:9ἰδοὺ · As for; ἰδοὺ
    As for those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead, I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.
  15. Revelation 3:20Ἰδοὺ · Behold
    Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.
  16. Revelation 4:1ἰδοὺ · saw
    After this I looked and saw a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had previously heard speak to me like a trumpet was saying, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after these things.”
  17. Revelation 4:2ἰδοὺ · I saw
    At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it.
  18. Revelation 5:5ἰδοὺ · Behold
    Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
  19. Revelation 6:2ἰδοὺ · saw
    So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer.
  20. Revelation 6:5ἰδοὺ · saw
    And when the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” Then I looked and saw a black horse, and its rider held in his hand a pair of scales.
  21. Revelation 6:8ἰδοὺ · saw
    Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth.
  22. Revelation 7:9ἰδοὺ · saw
    After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.
  23. Revelation 9:12ἰδοὺ · Behold
    The first woe has passed. Behold, two woes are still to follow.
  24. Revelation 11:14ἰδοὺ · Behold
    The second woe has passed. Behold, the third woe is coming shortly.
  25. Revelation 12:3ἰδοὺ
    Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads.
  26. Revelation 14:1ἰδοὺ · saw
    Then I looked and saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 who had His name and His Father’s name written on their foreheads.
  27. Revelation 14:14ἰδοὺ · saw
    And I looked and saw a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was One like the Son of Man, with a golden crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand.
  28. Revelation 16:15Ἰδοὺ · Behold
    “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”
  29. Revelation 19:11ἰδοὺ · there before me was
    Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.
  30. Revelation 21:3Ἰδοὺ · Behold
    And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.
  31. Revelation 21:5Ἰδοὺ · Behold
    And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”
  32. Revelation 22:7ἰδοὺ · Behold
    “Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book.”
  33. Revelation 22:12Ἰδοὺ · Behold
    “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.