Strong's Greek: 992. βλητέος (bléteos) -- Must see, necessary to see
Strong's Lexicon
bléteos: Must see, necessary to see
Original Word: βλέτεος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: bléteos
Pronunciation: bleh-TEH-os
Phonetic Spelling: (blay-teh'-os)
Definition: Must see, necessary to see
Meaning: a verbal adj: one must put, that ought to be put.
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βλέπω (blepō), meaning "to see" or "to look."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for βλέτεος, the concept of seeing as understanding can be related to the Hebrew word רָאָה (ra'ah), Strong's Hebrew #7200, which means "to see" or "to perceive."
Usage: The term βλέτεος is used to express the necessity or obligation of seeing or perceiving something. It implies an imperative or essential action of observation or discernment.
Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Greek culture, seeing was often associated with understanding and knowledge. The act of seeing was not merely a physical action but also a metaphor for insight and comprehension. In the New Testament, this concept is frequently used to emphasize the importance of spiritual awareness and discernment.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from balló
Definition
(that which) one must put
NASB Translation
must be put (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 992: βλητέος
βλητέος, βλητεα, βλητέον (βάλλω), which must be thrown or put (see βάλλω, 2); found only in neuter: Mark 2:22 (WH T omit; Tr brackets); Luke 5:38 βλητέον ἐστι followed by the accusative τόν οἶνον, cf. Matth. § 447, 3 a.; (Buttmann, 190 (165)). (Besides only in Basil, i., p. 137 c., Benedict edition.)
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
must be put.From ballo; fit to be cast (i.e. Applied) -- must be put.
see GREEK ballo
Forms and Transliterations
βλητεον βλητέον bleteon bletéon blēteon blētéonLinks
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