θεωρῇ
theōréō
sees
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.
1 John 3:17 · Word #10
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 PRS ACT SUBJ 3P SG
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 | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | sees |
| Literal | may-behold |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | θεωρέω |
| Strong's | G2334 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2334-04
may attentively observe
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing action), active voice, subjunctive mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present tense conveys ongoing action, and the active subjunctive (3rd singular) expresses potential or contemplated action, hence "may." "Attentively observe" reflects the θεωρ- root’s emphasis on careful, evaluative watching rather than mere sight. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
sees
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'may attentively observe' is unnecessarily technical; contextually, 'sees' best fits the direct reference to perceiving a brother's need. |