ζητέω
zēteōVerbG2212
to seek
From: of uncertain affinity;
Short Definition
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to seek, seek for
2.to seek or strive after, desire
3.to require, demand
LXX Usage: chiefly for בּקשׁ pi., also for דּרשׁ, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
116 timesAppears 116 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
33
Luke
26
Matthew
14
Acts
10
Mark
10
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:22
- Colossians 3:1
- John 7:1
- Luke 13:6
- Matthew 2:20
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