θεωροῦσαι
theōréō
looking on
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 15:40 · Word #7
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 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
| Phrase | looking on |
| Literal | beholding |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | θεωρέω |
| Strong's | G2334 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2334-21
attentively observing
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active participle, nominative feminine plural — describing feminine plural subjects engaged in ongoing active observation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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 P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Attentively observing' reflects the sense of focused watching present in the context; P1 is contextually accurate. |