παρατηρέω (paratēreō) means “to observe” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: par-at-ay-reh'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
παρατηρέω · paratēreō · to observe
παρα-τηρέω, -ῶ [in LXX: Psa.37:12 (זָמַם), Psa.130:8 (שָׁמַר), Da TH Dan.6:11 (12), Su 1:12,15,16* ;] 1. to watch closely, observe narrowly: so mid., τ. πύλας, Act.9:24; with evil intent, Mrk.3:2, Luk.20:20 (absol., see Field, Notes, 74); so mid., Luk.6:7 14:1. 2. to observe scrupulously (of days and seasons; cf. Exo.12:42, Sm.): mid., Gal.4:10.† (AS)
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| they watched | 1 |
| they watched him closely | 1 |
| they were watching | 1 |
| watching him closely | 1 |
| were watching him closely | 1 |
| you are observing | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| they watched | 3 |
| watched | 1 |
| ye observe | 1 |
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In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.
Read word by wordLooking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.
Read word by wordOne Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely.
Read word by wordSo they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.
Read word by wordbut Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.
Read word by wordYou are observing special days and months and seasons and years!
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