ἐπιζητέω

epizēteōVerbG1934

to seek after

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2212 (ζητέω);

Short Definition

to search (inquire) for; intensively, to demand, to crave

Full Lexicon Entry

"directive" of ζητέω, to inquire for, seek after, wish for: with accusative of thing(s),; with inf.
LXX Usage: chiefly for דָּרַשׁ, 4, also for בָּקַשׁ, ); פָּקַד, 4

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3
Matthew
3
Hebrews
2
Luke
2
Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 12:19
  • Acts 19:39
  • Hebrews 13:14
  • Luke 4:42
  • Matthew 16:4

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