ἐθεώρουν
theōréō
they saw
To observe attentively, to watch or view closely; in broader usage, to perceive or discern through attentive observation, sometimes with engaged contemplation or evaluation of what is seen. The term can refer both to physical sight, especially watching as a spectator, and to the attentive or contemplative process of considering or assessing what is observed.
Mark 3:11 · Word #8
Lexicon G2334
| Lemma | θεωρέω |
| Transliteration | theōréō |
| Strong's | G2334 |
| Definition | To observe attentively, to watch or view closely; in broader usage, to perceive or discern through attentive observation, sometimes with engaged contemplation or evaluation of what is seen. The term can refer both to physical sight, especially watching as a spectator, and to the attentive or contemplative process of considering or assessing what is observed. |
Morphology V IMPF ACT IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | IMPF — Imperfect — Continuous or repeated past action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | they saw |
| Literal | they-were-beholding |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | θεωρέω |
| Strong's | G2334 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2334-03
they were observing closely
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense (past ongoing), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The imperfect active indicative, 3rd person plural, denotes an ongoing action in past time; "were observing closely" reflects continuous, attentive watching rather than a momentary glance. "Observing" preserves the root sense of engaged, evaluative perception inherent in θεωρέω. |
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