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 timesAppears 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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