Greek word · Strong's G2334

θεωρέω

theōréō · verb · “to see, behold”

In a sentence

Theōreō means to look at attentively, gaze, behold. Distinct from a casual glance, it is steady, perceptive seeing — often used of the disciples watching Jesus.

Theōreō (the root of «theory») describes attentive looking. The disciples theōreō Jesus walking on water, the crowds theōreō his crucifixion, Mary theōreō two angels in the tomb.

John uses the word for a faith that perceives Jesus rightly — «whoever sees (theōreō) me sees him who sent me» (John 12:45). To behold rightly is part of believing.

Strong's reference

Definition: to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))

KJV usage: behold, consider, look on, perceive, see

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

John 12:45 “And whoever sees Me sees the One who sent Me.” John 20:12 “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.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.