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παραθεωρέω

paratheōréō

G3865 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To pass by without giving attention, to disregard, to not pay heed; in specific contexts, to overlook deliberately, to fail to notice or acknowledge (by action or attention). The verb emphasizes the sense of observing but choosing not to respond, or treating something or someone as unworthy of attention.

Semantic Range

to overlook, to disregard, to neglect, to pay no heed to, to pass over, to ignore (deliberately or through inattention)

Root / Etymology

From the preposition παρά ('beside, alongside, in the presence of') and the verb θεωρέω ('to look at closely, observe intently'). Thus, the compound expresses the idea of observing alongside or at close proximity but failing to respond or taking no action based on the observation.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In Classical Greek, παραθεωρέω is rare and primarily conveys noticing something but choosing not to act on it, often with a negative or dismissive connotation. In the New Testament (see Heb 2:3), it signals neglect through inattention or deliberate disregard, often with serious consequences implied by context. The semantic force rests on choosing not to respond to what is apparent or ought to be heeded, rather than simple ignorance or accidental omission. Standard English translations such as 'neglect' or 'ignore' communicate part of the sense but miss the nuance of intentional disregard. The verb presupposes awareness, contrasting with verbs of mere ignorance or forgetfulness.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from παρά and θεωρέω; to overlook or disregard:--neglect.

Root Family

θεωρ- (theōréō) — to observe, to watch, to contemplate

Root θεωρ- to observe, to look at, to perceive
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
G2334 θεωρέω was attentively observing
G2335 θεωρία attentive observation

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G3865-01 παρεθεωροῦντο paretheorounto V IMPF PASS IND 3P PL were neglected they were being overlooked they were being overlooked 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G3865-01 Acts 6:1 παρεθεωροῦντο paretheorounto V IMPF PASS IND 3P PL were neglected they were being overlooked they were being overlooked
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