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ὁράω

horaōto see: seeHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb448 occurrences19 books426 verses

Definition

ὁράω, -ῶ,

[in LXX chiefly for ראה, also for חזה, etc. ;] in "durative" sense (hence aor. act., εἶδον, pass., ὤφθην, fut., ὄψομαι, from different roots; see M, Pr., 110f.), to see (in colloq. even the present is rare, its place being generally taken by θεωρέω, see BL, §24).

1. Of bodily vision, to see, perceive, behold: absol., Mark 6:38, al.; ἔρχου καὶ ἴδε, John 1:46, al.; before ὅτι, Mark 2:16, al.; with accusative, Matthew 2:2, Mark 1:10; 16:7, Galatians 1:19, al.; θεόν, John 1:18, 1 John 4:20, al.

2. to see with the mind, perceive, discern: absol, Romans 15:21; with accusative of thing(s), Matthew 9:2; 27:54, Acts 8:23, Colossians 2:18, al.

3. to see, take heed, beware: ὅρα μή, with aor. subjc., Matthew 8:4; 18:10, Mark 1:44, 1 Thessalonians 5:15; id., sc. μὴ ποήσῃς, Revelation 19:10; 22:9 (Bl., §81, 1); before imperat. Matthew 9:30; 16:6, Mark 8:15

4. to experience: τ. θάνατον, Luke 2:26, Hebrews 11:5; ζωήν, John 3:36; τ. διαφθοράν, Acts 2:27.

5. to visit: with accusative of person(s), Luke 8:20, John 12:21, Romans 1:11, al.; with accusative loc, Acts 19:21.

6. to see to, care for: Matthew 27:4, Acts 18:15 (cf. ἀφ-, καθ-, προ-, συν-οράω).

Synonyms: see: βλέπω.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

448 total
  1. Colossians 2:18ἑόρακεν · he has seen
    Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.
  2. 1 Thessalonians 2:17ἰδεῖν · to see
    Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.
  3. 1 Thessalonians 3:6ἰδεῖν · to see
    But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
  4. 1 Thessalonians 3:10ἰδεῖν · we may see
    Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.
  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:15Ὁρᾶτε · Make sure that
    Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
  6. 1 Timothy 3:16ὤφθη · was seen
    By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
  7. 1 Timothy 6:16εἶδεν · has ever seen; ἰδεῖν · see [Him]
    He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
  8. 2 Timothy 1:4ἰδεῖν · to see
    Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
  9. Hebrews 2:8ὁρῶμεν · we do not see
    …and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.
  10. Hebrews 3:9εἶδον · saw
    …where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works.
  11. Hebrews 8:5Ὅρα · See to it that
    The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”
  12. Hebrews 9:28ὀφθήσεται · [and] He will appear
    …so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.
  13. Hebrews 11:5ἰδεῖν · he did not see
    By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.
  14. Hebrews 11:13ἰδόντες · they saw [them]
    All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
  15. Hebrews 11:23εἶδον · they saw
    By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict.
  16. Hebrews 11:27ὁρῶν · he saw
    By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.
  17. Hebrews 12:14ὄψεται · will see
    Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
  18. Hebrews 13:23ὄψομαι · I will come
    Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
  19. James 2:24ὁρᾶτε · As you can see
    As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.
  20. James 5:11εἴδετε · have seen
    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.
  21. 1 Peter 1:8ἰδόντες · [Though] you have not seen; ὁρῶντες · [and though] you do not see
    Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
  22. 1 Peter 3:10ἰδεῖν · see
    For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
  23. 1 John 1:1ἑωράκαμεν · we have seen
    That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.
  24. 1 John 1:2ἑωράκαμεν · we have seen [it]
    And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.
  25. 1 John 1:3ἑωράκαμεν · we have seen
    We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.
  26. 1 John 3:1Ἴδετε · Behold
    Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.
  27. 1 John 3:2ὀψόμεθα · we will see
    Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.
  28. 1 John 3:6ἑώρακεν · has seen
    No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him.
  29. 1 John 4:20ἑώρακεν · he has seen; ἑώρακεν · he has not seen
    If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
  30. 1 John 5:16ἴδῃ · sees
    If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.
  31. 3 John 1:11ἑώρακεν · has not seen
    Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.
  32. 3 John 1:14ἰδεῖν · to see
    Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.
  33. Revelation 1:2εἶδεν · he saw
    …who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
  34. Revelation 1:7ὄψεται · will see
    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.
  35. Revelation 1:12εἶδον · I saw
    Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands,
  36. Revelation 1:17εἶδον · I saw
    When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
  37. Revelation 1:19εἶδες · you have seen
    Therefore write down the things you have seen, the things that are, and the things that will happen after this.
  38. Revelation 1:20εἶδες · you saw
    This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.
  39. Revelation 4:1εἶδον · I looked
    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.”
  40. Revelation 5:1εἶδον · I saw
    Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the One seated on the throne. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven seals.
  41. Revelation 5:2εἶδον · I saw
    And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?”
  42. Revelation 5:6εἶδον · I saw
    Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.
  43. Revelation 5:11εἶδον · I looked
    Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.
  44. Revelation 6:1εἶδον · I watched
    Then I watched as the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!”
  45. Revelation 6:2εἶδον · I looked
    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.
  46. Revelation 6:5εἶδον · I looked
    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.
  47. Revelation 6:8εἶδον · I looked
    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.