ἴδωσιν
horáō
they should see
To see (with physical sight), perceive visually or observe; by extension, to perceive, discern, or take note mentally; in certain contexts, to experience or become aware of through perception or encounter; in the passive, to appear or be seen. The primary sense is physical sight, but includes broader ideas of mental perception and experiential awareness, depending on context.
Acts 28:27 · Word #19
Lexicon G3708
| Lemma | ὁράω |
| Transliteration | horáō |
| Strong's | G3708 |
| Definition | To see (with physical sight), perceive visually or observe; by extension, to perceive, discern, or take note mentally; in certain contexts, to experience or become aware of through perception or encounter; in the passive, to appear or be seen. The primary sense is physical sight, but includes broader ideas of mental perception and experiential awareness, depending on context. |
Morphology V AOR ACT SUBJ 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | they should see |
| Literal | they-might-see |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὁράω |
| Strong's | G3708 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3708-27
they may see
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed aspect), active voice, subjunctive mood, 3rd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active subjunctive, third person plural, expresses a simple, undefined act viewed as potential or intended. "They may see" preserves the core sense of visual perception from the root ὁρ- while reflecting the subjunctive mood and plural subject. |
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