Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to look ahead
Usage: ἀπο-βλέπω [in LXX for פָּנָה, etc. ;] to look away from all else at one object; hence, to look steadfastly: Heb.11:26 (cf. ἀφοράω).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G578
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
6
Books
5
Strong's G578 Quick Answer
Strong's G578 ἀποβλέπω (apoblepo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apoblepo (ap-ob-lep'-o) v. 1. to look away from everything else 2. (figuratively) intently regard It has 6 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include respect. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- apoblepo (ap-ob-lep'-o) v. 1. to look away from everything else 2. (figuratively) intently regard
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- respect
Meaning and Definition
apoblepo (ap-ob-lep'-o) v. 1. to look away from everything else 2. (figuratively) intently regard [from G575 and G991] KJV: have respect Root(s): G575, G991
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G578. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G578 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apoblepo, 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.
respect
Hebrews 11:26
How Strong's G578 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament 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.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G578 (ἀποβλέπω) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Hosea 3:1 — ἀποβλέπουσιν
- Malachi 3:9 — ἀποβλέποντες
- Malachi 3:9 — ἀποβλέπετε
- Psalms 9:29 — ἀποβλέπουσιν
- Psalms 10:4 — ἀποβλέπουσιν
Strong's G578 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 G578 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
Strong's G578 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
He lies in wait with rich men In secret places, in order to slay the innocent: His eyes are set against the poor.
The Lord is in his holy temple, As for the Lord, his throne is in heaven: His eyes look upon the poor, His eyelids try the sons of men.
Whither is thy kinsman gone, Thou beautiful among women? Whither has thy kinsman turned aside? Tell us, and we will seek him with thee.
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G578.
He lies in wait with rich men In secret places, in order to slay the innocent: His eyes are set against the poor.
The Lord is in his holy temple, As for the Lord, his throne is in heaven: His eyes look upon the poor, His eyelids try the sons of men.
Whither is thy kinsman gone, Thou beautiful among women? Whither has thy kinsman turned aside? Tell us, and we will seek him with thee.
And the Lord said to me, Go yet, and love a woman that loves evil things, and an adulteress, even as the Lord loves the children of Israel, and they have respect to strange gods, and love cakes of dried grapes.
And ye do surely look off from me, and ye insult me.
Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G578, grouped by book.
Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Song of Solomon 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hosea 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Malachi 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G578 FAQ
What does apoblepo (ἀποβλέπω) mean?
Apoblepo (Strong's G578) is a Greek word most simply glossed "have respect". apoblepo (ap-ob-lep'-o) v. 1. to look away from everything else 2. (figuratively) intently regard
How many times is apoblepo (ἀποβλέπω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G578 across 5 books.
Where can I study apoblepo (ἀποβλέπω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G578 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate apoblepo (ἀποβλέπω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as respect. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G578 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G578, with linked reader references where each row is available.