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Strong's G4648 σκοπέω (skopeo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4648 — mephibosheth in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4648
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 5

Strong's G4648 Quick Answer

Strong's G4648 σκοπέω (skopeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. skopeo (skop-eh'-o) v. 1. to take aim at (spy) 2. (figuratively) regard It has 6 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include mark, look, take, and considering. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
skopeo (skop-eh'-o) v. 1. to take aim at (spy) 2. (figuratively) regard
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
mark, look, take, and considering

Meaning and Definition

skopeo (skop-eh'-o) v. 1. to take aim at (spy) 2. (figuratively) regard [from G4649] KJV: consider, take heed, look at (on), mark Root(s): G4649 Compare: G3700, G2300

Original Word
σκοπέω
Transliteration
skopeo
Derivation
Root: σκοπός R1: 4649
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4648. 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 watch out

Usage: ακοπέω, -ῶ (σκοπός), [in LXX: Est.8:13, 2Ma.4:5 * ;] to look at, behold, watch, contemplate. Metaphorical, to look to, consider: with accusative of thing(s), 2Co.4:13, Php.2:4; with accusative of person(s), Rom.16:17, Php.3:17; before μή, Luk.11:35; σεαυτόν, before μή (see M, Pr., 192), Gal.6:1 (cf. ἐπι-, κατα-σκοπέω).† SYN.: βλέπω, θεωρέω, ὁράω (AS)

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How Strong's G4648 Is Translated

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

look 2 Corinthians 4:18 mark Romans 16:17 Take Luke 11:35 considering Galatians 6:1

How Strong's G4648 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 6 linked usages.

Strong's G4648 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 G4648 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 11:35 KJV

Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.

Romans 16:17 KJV

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

2 Corinthians 4:18 KJV

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4648.

Luke 11:35 New Testament, KJV
Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.
Romans 16:17 New Testament, KJV
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
2 Corinthians 4:18 New Testament, KJV
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Galatians 6:1 New Testament, KJV
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Philippians 2:4 New Testament, KJV
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Philippians 3:17 New Testament, KJV
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4648, grouped by book.

Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G4648 FAQ

What does skopeo (σκοπέω) mean?

Skopeo (Strong's G4648) is a Greek word most simply glossed "consider". skopeo (skop-eh'-o) v. 1. to take aim at (spy) 2. (figuratively) regard

How many times is skopeo (σκοπέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G4648 across 5 books.

Where can I study skopeo (σκοπέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4648 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate skopeo (σκοπέω)?

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