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Strong's G2529 καθοράω (kathorao)

Kathorao means “clearly see” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2529 — chemah (“butter”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2529
Language Greek
Linked Usages 9
Books 8

Strong's G2529 Quick Answer

Strong's G2529 καθοράω (kathorao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kathorao (kath-or-ah'-o) v. 1. to behold fully 2. (figuratively) distinctly apprehend It has 9 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include clearly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kathorao (kath-or-ah'-o) v. 1. to behold fully 2. (figuratively) distinctly apprehend
Usage
9 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
clearly

Meaning and Definition

kathorao (kath-or-ah'-o) v. 1. to behold fully 2. (figuratively) distinctly apprehend [from G2596 and G3708] KJV: clearly see Root(s): G2596, G3708

Original Word
καθοράω
Transliteration
kathorao
Derivation
Root: ὁράω R1: 2596 R2: 3708
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2529. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to perceive

Usage: καθ-οράω, -ῶ [in LXX: Num.24:2 (רָאָה), Job.10:4 39:26, 3Ma.3:11 * ;] __1. to look down. __2. to discern clearly: Rom.1:20.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2529 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kathorao, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

clearly Romans 1:20

How Strong's G2529 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 5 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2529 (καθοράω) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2529 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2529 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Romans 1:20 KJV

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

Strong's G2529 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 10:5 Septuagint / Brenton

And they shall cover the face of the earth, and thou shalt not be able to see the earth; and they shall devour all that is left of the abundance of the earth, which the hail has left you, and shall devour every tree that grows for you on the land.

Numbers 24:2 Septuagint / Brenton

And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and sees Israel encamped by their tribes; and the Spirit of God came upon him.

Deuteronomy 26:15 Septuagint / Brenton

Look down from thy holy house, from heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the land which thou hast given them, as thou didst swear to our fathers, to give to us a land flowing with milk and honey.

Strong's G2529 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 6:19 Septuagint / Brenton

O Lord God of heaven, behold their pride, and pity the low estate of our nation, and look upon the face of those that are sanctified unto thee this day.

3 Maccabees 3:11 Septuagint / Brenton

Now the king, elated with his prosperous fortune, and not regarding the superior power of God, but thinking to persevere in his present purpose, wrote the following letter to the prejudice of the Jews.

Baruch 2:16 Septuagint / Brenton

O Lord, look down from thy holy house, and consider us: bow down thine ear, O Lord, to hear us.

Usage Excerpts

First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2529.

Exodus 10:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they shall cover the face of the earth, and thou shalt not be able to see the earth; and they shall devour all that is left of the abundance of the earth, which the hail has left you, and shall devour every tree that grows for you on the land.
Numbers 24:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and sees Israel encamped by their tribes; and the Spirit of God came upon him.
Deuteronomy 26:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Look down from thy holy house, from heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the land which thou hast given them, as thou didst swear to our fathers, to give to us a land flowing with milk and honey.
Job 10:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Or dost thou see as a mortal sees? Or wilt thou look as a man sees?
Job 39:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And does the hawk remain steady by thy wisdom, Having spread out her wings unmoved, looking toward the region of the south?
Romans 1:20 New Testament, KJV
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Judith 6:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O Lord God of heaven, behold their pride, and pity the low estate of our nation, and look upon the face of those that are sanctified unto thee this day.
3 Maccabees 3:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now the king, elated with his prosperous fortune, and not regarding the superior power of God, but thinking to persevere in his present purpose, wrote the following letter to the prejudice of the Jews.
Baruch 2:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O Lord, look down from thy holy house, and consider us: bow down thine ear, O Lord, to hear us.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2529, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2529 FAQ

What does kathorao (καθοράω) mean?

Kathorao (Strong's G2529) is a Greek word most simply glossed "clearly see". kathorao (kath-or-ah'-o) v. 1. to behold fully 2. (figuratively) distinctly apprehend

How many times is kathorao (καθοράω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G2529 across 8 books.

Where can I study kathorao (καθοράω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2529 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate kathorao (καθοράω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as clearly. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2529 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2529, with linked reader references where each row is available.