Greek · G578 · unreviewed

ἀποβλέπω

To look ahead

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ἀποβλέπω G578
Pronunciation apoblépō

What does ἀποβλέπω (apoblépō) mean in the Bible?

ἀποβλέπω (apoblépō) is a Greek word meaning "to look ahead". ἀπο-βλέπω [in LXX for פָּנָה, etc.

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Meaning

to look ahead
Extended definition

to look away from all else at one object; hence, to look steadfastly: Heb.11:26 (cf. ἀφοράω).

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
background 1
Tense
imperfect 1
Voice
active 1
Mood
indicative 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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