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 times

Appears 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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