ἐκζητέω
ekzēteōVerbG1567
to seek out
From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2212 (ζητέω);
Short Definition
to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate, crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to seek out or after, search for
2.As in
LXX Usage: chiefly for דָּרַשׁ, also for נָצַר, בָּקַשׁ, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
2
Luke
2
1 Peter
1
Acts
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 1:10
- Acts 15:17
- Hebrews 11:6
- Hebrews 12:17
- Luke 11:50
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