θεωροῦσαι

theōréō

beholding

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.

G2334

Matthew 27:55 · Word #8

Lexicon G2334

Lemmaθεωρέω
Transliterationtheōréō
Strong'sG2334
DefinitionTo 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 PRS ACT PTCP NOM F PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
Voice ACT — Active — The subject performs the action
Mood PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective
Case NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence
Gender F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

Phrasebeholding
Literalbeholding

Lexical Info

Lemmaθεωρέω
Strong'sG2334

SIBI-P1 Translation G2334-21

attentively observing

Morphological NotesVerb, present active participle, nominative feminine plural — describing feminine plural subjects engaged in ongoing active observation.
Rendering RationaleThe rendering reflects the present active participle, conveying ongoing action: "observing". "Attentively" captures the root sense of θεωρ- as careful, engaged observation or contemplation rather than mere sight.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

attentively observing

Same as P1No — adjusted for context
RationaleStandardized from "observing".
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