to behold, beheld, beheld
Behold is an old English word that means "LOOK!", "Check this out!!". It's a command to look, also has thought of wonder behind it. From: Answers.com
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Luke, 42:002:010. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.