### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **theōría**, represented by `{{G2335}}`, means **spectatorship** or, more concretely, a **spectacle** or **sight**. Derived from the same root as `{{G2334}}` (theōréō), it appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the entire Bible, marking its significance to a very specific event.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The single use of `{{G2335}}` occurs in Luke's account of the crucifixion. After Jesus's death, the crowd that had gathered is described as having come together for "that **sight**" [[Luke 23:48]]. The verse states that upon beholding the things that were done, the people smote their breasts and returned home. This highlights that the crucifixion was not a private affair but a public spectacle, an event observed by a throng of people whose observation led to a physical and emotional response.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words found in its single context help to understand the scene:
* `{{G2334}}` **theōréō** (to be a spectator of): This is the verb from which `{{G2335}}` is derived. It signifies the act of beholding or discerning what was happening at the crucifixion [[Luke 23:48]].
* `{{G4836}}` **symparagínomai** (to be present together, i.e. to convene): This word describes the action of the people, who actively came together to witness the event [[Luke 23:48]].
* `{{G3793}}` **óchlos** (a throng): This term specifies that it was a multitude or crowd of people who convened for this sight, emphasizing the public nature of the crucifixion [[Luke 23:48]].
* `{{G5180}}` **týptō** (to "thump"): This is the action the crowd took after witnessing the sight. They "smote" their breasts, a sign of anguish or grief [[Luke 23:48]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G2335}}` is tied directly to its singular, powerful context at the cross.
* **The Public Witness:** Its use underscores that the events of the crucifixion were a public spectacle, intended to be seen. The sight was not for a select few but for "all the people" [[Luke 23:48]] who gathered.
* **A Transformative Spectacle:** The sight was not a passive one. Beholding the events prompted a deep, physical reaction of grief and remorse as the people "smote their breasts" [[Luke 23:48]]. The spectacle provoked a response from its observers.
* **The Turning Point:** The verse concludes that after witnessing the sight, the people "returned" `{{G5290}}`. This implies a change; they came to see a spectacle but left having been profoundly affected by what they had beheld.
### Summary
In summary, `{{G2335}}` **theōría** is a highly specific term whose meaning is entirely shaped by its sole appearance in scripture. It encapsulates the crucifixion as more than just an event; it was a public **sight** or spectacle. This spectacle was so profound that it moved the crowd of onlookers from mere spectatorship to active grief, marking the powerful impact of witnessing the death of Christ.
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