The meaning of “ἰδού”
Understanding idoú reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω --behold, lo, see. - used as imperative lo!
ἰδού
second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω --behold, lo, see. - used as imperative lo!
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:42 | “The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.” Word: ἰδού (idoú) | |
| Luke 11:41 | “But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.” Word: ἰδού (idoú) | |
| Acts 10:19 | “While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.” Word: ἰδού (idoú) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:51 | “Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,” Word: ἰδού (idoú) | |
| Galatians 1:20 | “Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.” Word: ἰδού (idoú) |