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Strong's G2477 ἱστορέω (historeo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2477 — chalach (“Halah”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2477
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G2477 Quick Answer

Strong's G2477 ἱστορέω (historeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. historeo (his-tor-eh'-o) v. 1. to be knowing (learned) 2. (by implication) to visit for information (interview) It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include see. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
historeo (his-tor-eh'-o) v. 1. to be knowing (learned) 2. (by implication) to visit for information (interview)
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
see

Meaning and Definition

historeo (his-tor-eh'-o) v. 1. to be knowing (learned) 2. (by implication) to visit for information (interview) [from a derivative of G1492] KJV: see Root(s): G1492

Original Word
ἱστορέω
Transliteration
historeo
Derivation
Root: εἴδω R1: 1492
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2477. 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 get acquainted

Usage: ἱστορέω, -ῶ (ἵστωρ, one learned or skilled in) [in LXX: 1Es.1:33 Est.1:42 * ;] __1. with accusative of thing(s), to inquire into, learn by inquiry. __2. C. accusative of person(s), to inquire of or about. __3. to narrate, record. __4. In late writers, to visit, become acquainted with: Gal.1:18 (see Ellic., in l, and cf. MM, Exp., xv).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2477 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render historeo, 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.

How Strong's G2477 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 2 linked usages.
  • 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 G2477 (ἱστορέω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2477 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 G2477 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Galatians 1:18 KJV

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

Strong's G2477 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 1:31 Septuagint / Brenton

Then got he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem died, and was buried in his father’s sepulcher.

1 Esdras 1:40 Septuagint / Brenton

Wherefore against him Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon came up, and bound him with a chain of brass, and carried him into Babylon.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2477.

Galatians 1:18 New Testament, KJV
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
1 Esdras 1:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then got he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem died, and was buried in his father’s sepulcher.
1 Esdras 1:40 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore against him Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon came up, and bound him with a chain of brass, and carried him into Babylon.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2477, grouped by book.

Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2477 FAQ

What does historeo (ἱστορέω) mean?

Historeo (Strong's G2477) is a Greek word most simply glossed "see". historeo (his-tor-eh'-o) v. 1. to be knowing (learned) 2. (by implication) to visit for information (interview)

How many times is historeo (ἱστορέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2477 across 2 books.

Where can I study historeo (ἱστορέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2477 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate historeo (ἱστορέω)?

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

Does Strong's G2477 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2477, with linked reader references where each row is available.