behold vs observe

behold

verb
  • To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon. 

  • To look. 

  • To contemplate (someone or something). 

intj
  • look, a call of attention to something 

  • lo! 

observe

verb
  • To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail. 

  • To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence); to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning). 

  • To comment on something; to make an observation. 

  • To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion). 

How often have the words behold and observe occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )