"the imperative of εἶδον used as a particle, Lo! Behold! Jn. 16:29; 19:4, 5"
Definition and meaning
the imperative of εἶδον used as a particle, Lo! Behold! Jn. 16:29; 19:4, 5
In the original Greek the word is written: ἴδε
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of ide (G2396) across the King James Bible.
And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.
And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?
And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!
And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.
And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.
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Common questions
Strong's G2396 (ide) is a Greek word that means: the imperative of εἶδον used as a particle, Lo! Behold! Jn. 16:29; 19:4, 5 It appears 26 times in the King James Bible.
The word ide (G2396) appears 26 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2396 is ide, a Greek word defined as: the imperative of εἶδον used as a particle, Lo! Behold! Jn. 16:29; 19:4, 5. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
ide is a Greek word found in the New Testament.