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To look ahead

ἀποβλέπωStrong’s G0578

apoblepō

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

Apoblepō is the Greek word usually translated “was looking”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.

“Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.”
Hebrews 11:26 KJV
Meaning

Usually translated “was looking”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated
  • he was looking 1

Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.

Where it's used most
  • Hebrews 1

1 book in all.

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    Greek dictionary

    ἀποβλέπω apoblepō · to look ahead

    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)

    From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

    Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.