Lexical Definition
παρατηρέω paratēréō (par-at-ay-reh'-o) to observe G:V
from παρά and τηρέω
observe, watch.
- to inspect alongside, i.e. note insidiously or scrupulously
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| παρετηροῦντο | They were themselves watching | Acts.9.24 |
| Were closely watching | Luke.6.7 | |
| παρετήρουν | they were watching | Mark.3.2 |
| παρετήρησαν | closely watched | LXX.Dan.6.11 |
| παρατηρούμενοι | watching | Luke.14.1 |
| παρατηρεῖσθε | you observe | Gal.4.10 |
| παρατηρήσησ | you should closely watch | LXX.Ps.130.3 |
| παρατηρήσεται | shall closely watch | LXX.Ps.37.12 |
| παρατηρήσαντεσ | having watched | Luke.20.20 |
Abbott-Smith
παρα-τηρέω, -ῶ, [in LXX: Ps 36 (37):12* (זמם), 129 (130):8 (שׁמר), Da TH 6:11* (12*), Su 1:12, 15, 16*;]
1. to watch closely, observe narrowly: so mid., τ. πύλας, Ac 9:24; with evil intent, Mk 3:2, Lk 20:20 (absol., v. Field, Notes, 74); so mid., Lk 6:7 14:1.
2. to observe scrupulously (of days and seasons; cf. Ex 12:42, Sm.): mid., Ga 4:10.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 12:42 |
| Psalms | 37:12* · 130:8 |
| Daniel | 6:11* · 6:12* |
| Mark | 3:2 |
| Luke | 6:7 · 14:1 · 20:20 |
| Acts | 9:24 |
| Galatians | 4:10 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
παρατηρέω-έω,
watch closely, θεία φύσις -τηροῦσα τὰς τῶν ζῴν ἐξόδους [Refs 4th c.BC+]; of a general, π. τόπους [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; σφᾶς αὐτοὺς π. [Refs]; observe, -τετηρηκότες μόνον (opposed to scientific explanation) [Refs 5th c.BC+]: by a participle. π. [ὄρνιθα] ἀποδυόμενον [Refs 4th c.BC+]; with evil design, lie in wait for, watch one's opportunity, absolutely, [Refs]; ἐνεδρεύειν καὶ π. [Refs 2nd c.BC+] W.:—middle, παρετηροῦντο αὐτὸν οἱ Φαρισαῖοι [NT]:—passive, ὑπό τινος [Refs 4th c.BC+]; to be kept under ob servation, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__2. take care, ὅπως μὴ.. [Refs 4th c.BC+]; π. ἵνα.. [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__3. observe carefully, τὸ μέτριον [Refs 4th c.BC+]:—Med, observe religiously, ἡμέρας καὶ μῆνας [NT+1st c.AD+]