◄ 2400. idou ►
Strong's Lexicon idou: Behold, Look, See Original Word: ἰδού Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: idou Pronunciation: ee-DOO Phonetic Spelling: (id-oo') Definition: See! Lo! Behold! Look!. Meaning: The word ἰδού is an imperative particle used to draw attention, often translated as "behold," "look," or "see." It serves to emphasize the importance or immediacy of what follows. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb εἶδον (eidon), which is the aorist form of ὁράω (horao), meaning "to see" or "to behold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek ἰδού corresponds to several Hebrew words used in similar contexts to draw attention, such as: - הִנֵּה (hinneh) • Strong's Hebrew 2009: Often translated as "behold" or "lo," used to emphasize or highlight a statement or event. - רְאֵה (re'eh) • Strong's Hebrew 7200: Meaning "see" or "look," used to direct attention to something significant. These Hebrew terms, like ἰδού, function to engage the audience, emphasizing the importance of the message or event being conveyed. Usage: ἰδού is frequently used in the New Testament to introduce significant events, divine revelations, or important statements. It functions as a narrative device to engage the reader or listener, highlighting the significance of the moment. Context: ἰδού is a Greek particle that appears numerous times in the New Testament, serving as a call to attention. It is often used by the Gospel writers and other New Testament authors to emphasize the importance of a statement or event. For example, in Matthew 1:20, the angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Behold (ἰδού), the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel" (BSB). Here, ἰδού introduces a prophecy of great significance, underscoring the miraculous nature of Jesus' birth. In the Book of Revelation, ἰδού is used to draw attention to visions and declarations of divine judgment and salvation. Revelation 3:20 states, "Behold (ἰδού), I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me" (BSB). This usage highlights the immediacy and personal nature of Christ's invitation to fellowship. The particle ἰδού is not merely a literary device but serves a theological purpose, inviting readers to pause and reflect on the divine truths being presented. It is a call to witness the unfolding of God's redemptive plan and to recognize the fulfillment of His promises. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2400 idoú (a demonstrative particle, used chiefly in the LXX for hinnēh; "properly, the imperative, the aorist middle of eidon/horáō, to see," Abbott-Smith, BAGD) – behold, which especially calls attention to what follows from it. See 2396 (ide). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from eidon, used as a demonstrative particle Definition look, behold NASB Translation assure (1), behold (145), here (3), lo (1), long (1), look (8), see (1), then (1), there (1), when (1), why (1), yet (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2400: ἰδού ἰδού, a demonstrative particle (in Greek writings from Sophocles down), found in the N. T. especially in the Gospels of Matthew and of Luke, used very often in imitation of the Hebrew הִנֵּה, and giving a peculiar vivacity to the style by bidding the reader or hearer to attend to what is said: "Behold! See! Lo!" It is inserted in the discourse after a genitive absolutely, Matthew 1:20; Matthew 2:1, 13; Matthew 9:18; Matthew 12:46; Matthew 17:5; Matthew 26:47; Matthew 28:11. καί ἰδού is used, when at the close of a narrative something new is introduced, Matthew 2:9; Matthew 3:16; Matthew 4:11; Matthew 8:2, 24, 29, 32, 34; Matthew 9:2f, 20; Matthew 12:10; Matthew 15:22; Matthew 17:3; Matthew 19:16; Matthew 26:51; Matthew 27:51; Matthew 28:2, 7; Luke 1:20, 31, 36; Luke 2:9 (R G L Tr brackets),; ; Acts 12:7; Acts 16:1; when a thing is specified which is unexpected yet sure, 2 Corinthians 6:9 (καί ἰδίου ζῶμεν, and nevertheless we live), cf. Matthew 7:4; when a thing is specified which seems impossible and yet occurs, Luke 11:41; Acts 27:24. The simple ἰδού is the exclamation of one pointing out something, Matthew 12:2, 47 (WH here in marginal reading only); Matthew 13:3; Matthew 24:26; Mark 3:32; Luke 2:34; and calling attention, Mark 15:35 (T Tr WH ἴδε); Luke 22:10; John 4:35; 1 Corinthians 15:51; 2 Corinthians 5:17; James 5:9; Jude 1:14; Revelation 1:7; Revelation 9:12; Revelation 11:14; Revelation 16:15; Revelation 22:7 (Rec.); in other places it is equivalent to observe or consider: Matthew 10:16; Matthew 11:8; Matthew 19:27; Matthew 20:18; Matthew 22:4; Mark 10:28, 33; Mark 14:41; Luke 2:48; Luke 7:25; Luke 18:28, 31, etc.; also καί ἰδού, Matthew 28:20; Luke 13:30; ἰδού γάρ, Luke 1:44, 48; Luke 2:10; Luke 6:23; Luke 17:21; Acts 9:11; 2 Corinthians 7:11; ἰδού where examples are adduced: James 3:4ff; 5:4,7,11; for the Hebrew הִנְנִי, so that it includes the copula: Luke 1:38; equivalent to here I am: Acts 9:10; Hebrews 2:13. ἰδού is inserted in the midst of a speech, Matthew 23:34 (here WH marginal reading Ἰδού (see the commentaries)); Luke 13:16; Acts 2:7; Acts 13:11; Acts 20:22, 25. The passages of the O. T. containing the particle which are quoted in the New are these: Matthew 1:23; Matthew 11:10; Matthew 12:18; Matthew 21:5; Mark 1:2; Luke 7:27; John 13:15; Romans 9:33; Hebrews 2:13; Hebrews 8:8; Hebrews 10:7, 9; 1 Peter 2:6. Like the Hebrew הִנֵּה, ἰδού and καί ἰδού stand before a nominative which is not followed by a finite verb, in such a way as to include the copula or predicate (cf. Buttmann, 139 (121f)): e. g., was heard, Matthew 3:17; is, is or was here, exists, etc., Matthew 12:10 L T Tr WH, 41; Mark 13:21 R G L; Luke 5:12, 18; Luke 7:37; Luke 11:31; Luke 13:11 (R G add ἦν); ; John 19:26 (Rec., 27 R G); Acts 8:27, 36; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Revelation 6:2, 5, 8; Revelation 7:9 (not L); ; is approaching, Matthew 25:6 G L T Tr WH (Rec. adds ἔρχεται); but also in such a way as to have simply a demonstrative force: Matthew 11:19; Luke 7:34. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance behold, lo, see. Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see. see GREEK eido Forms and Transliterations ιδου ιδού ἰδοὺ idou idoù Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance ἰδίῳ — 7 Occ. ἰδίων — 7 Occ. ἴδιοι — 1 Occ. ἰδίοις — 10 Occ. ἴδιον — 18 Occ. ἴδιος — 1 Occ. ἰδίου — 11 Occ. ἰδίους — 5 Occ. ἰδιῶται — 2 Occ. ἰδιώτης — 2 Occ. Ἰδουμαίας — 1 Occ. ἱδρὼς — 1 Occ. Ἰεζάβελ — 1 Occ. ἱερατείαν — 1 Occ. ἱερατείας — 1 Occ. ἱεράτευμα — 2 Occ. ἱερατεύειν — 1 Occ. Ἰερεμίαν — 1 Occ. Ἰερεμίου — 2 Occ. ἱερέα — 2 Occ.