ἀπείδω
apeídō
G542
SILEX Entry
Definition
To see distinctly or fully; to gaze intently; to observe clearly. The primary lexical meaning is to see in a thorough, complete, or explicit manner, often implying not just the act of perceiving with the eyes but taking full or exact notice of what is seen. Contextually, it can indicate perception free from obscurity, recognizing or beholding something in its entirety.
Semantic Range
to see fully, to observe clearly, to perceive distinctly, to gaze intently, to look upon with full recognition
Root / Etymology
From the preposition ἀπό (from, away from) and the verb εἴδω (to see; to perceive), thus carrying the sense of 'to see away from' or 'to see off'—that is, to behold something fully or in completeness. This is a compound verb following typical Greek formation patterns. The base εἴδω is an ancient root meaning 'to see.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The verb ἀπείδω is rarely attested in extant Greek literature and is not a standard verb in the New Testament or Septuagint. When it does appear, it reflects an intensified or explicit act of seeing. The prefix ἀπό strengthens the notion of complete or distinct viewing, as opposed to mere perception or casual seeing (cf. ὁράω or βλέπω for more general types of seeing). Classical Greek often uses compounds of εἴδω for nuanced aspects of perception, but ἀπείδω is uncommon outside lexicons and glossaries. English translations may render it simply as 'see' or 'behold,' but these often underrepresent the specificity and completeness implied in the Greek. Modern lexica restrict its meaning due to limited attestations, and it is not a theologically significant term in standard biblical Greek.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἀπό and the same as εἴδω; to see fully:--see.
Word Forms
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