σκοπέωskopéō
to take aim at (spy), i.e. (figuratively) regard
Greek (New Testament) · G4648
Meanings
to look at, behold, watch, contemplate. Metaph., to look to, consider: with accusative of thing, 2 Corinthians 4:13, Philippians 2:4; with accusative of person, Romans 16:17, Philippians 3:17; followed by μή, Luke 11:35; σεαυτόν, followed by μή, Galatians 6:1 (cf. ἐπι-, κατα-σκοπέω).
Synonyms
βλέπω, θεωρέω, ὁράω
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 6 times in the Bible.
- Luke 11:35 Make sure that the light you think you have is not actually darkness.
- Romans 16:17 And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them.
- 2 Corinthians 4:18 So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.
- Galatians 6:1 Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.
- Philippians 2:4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
- Philippians 3:17 Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.