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Lexicon :: Strong's G1567 - ekzēteō

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ἐκζητέω
Transliteration
ekzēteō (Key)
Pronunciation
ek-zay-teh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:894,300

Strong’s Definitions

ἐκζητέω ekzētéō, ek-zay-teh'-o; from G1537 and G2212; to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate, crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship:—en- (re-)quire, seek after (carefully, diligently).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's G1567 in the following manner: require (2x), seek after (2x), diligently (1x), seek carefully (1x), enquire (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x
The KJV translates Strong's G1567 in the following manner: require (2x), seek after (2x), diligently (1x), seek carefully (1x), enquire (1x).

  1. to seek out, search for

  2. to seek out, i.e. investigate, scrutinise

  3. to seek out for one's self, beg, crave

  4. to demand back, require

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐκζητέω ekzētéō, ek-zay-teh'-o; from G1537 and G2212; to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate, crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship:—en- (re-)quire, seek after (carefully, diligently).
STRONGS G1567:
ἐκζητέω, -ῶ; 1 aorist ἐξεζήτησα; passive, 1 aorist ἐξεζητήθην; 1 future ἐκζητηθήσομαι; (ἐκ out from a secret place, from all sides); Sept. very often for דָּרַשׁ, also for בִּקֵּשׁ, etc.;
a. to seek out, search for: properly, τινά, 1 Macc. 9:26; figuratively: τὸν κύριον, τὸν θεόν, to seek the favor of God, worship him, Acts 15:17; Romans 3:11 [Tr marginal reading WH marginal reading ζητῶν]; Hebrews 11:6, (Psalm 13:2 (Ps. 14:2); Psalm 33:5; (Psalm 34:5); Psalm 68:33 (Ps. 69:33); Amos 5:4, etc.).
b. to seek out i. e. investigate, scrutinize: τί, Sir. 39:1, 3; περί τινος, to examine into anything, 1 Peter 1:10, where it is joined with ἐξερευνᾶν [to seek out and search out], as in 1 Macc. 9:26.
c. to seek out for oneself, beg, crave: Hebrews 12:17.
d. to demand back, require: τὸ αἷμα τῶν προφητῶν ἀπὸ τῆς γενεάς ταύτης, to take vengeance on this generation for the slaughter of the prophets (after the Hebrew, cf. 2 Samuel 4:11; Ezekiel 3:18; see ἐκ, I. 7): Luke 11:50 [51]. (In secular authors thus far only a single passage has been noted in which this word appears, Aristides or. 8, i., p. 488 [i. e. orat. 38, i., p. 726, Dindorf edition].)

Related entry:
ἐκζήτησις, (ἐκζητέω, which see), -εως, ἡ;
1. an investigating.
2. a subject of subtle inquiry and dispute, [R. V. questioning]: 1 Timothy 1:4 T Tr [WH; see Ellicott at the passage and cf. οἰκονομία]. (Basil the Great of Caesarea, Didymus, and others)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

2 Samuel
4:11
Psalms
13:2; 14:2; 33:5; 34:5; 68:33; 69:33
Ezekiel
3:18
Amos
5:4
Luke
11:50; 11:51
Acts
15:17
Romans
3:11
Hebrews
11:6; 12:17
1 Peter
1:10

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1567 matches the Greek ἐκζητέω (ekzēteō),
which occurs 32 times in 32 verses in 'Psa' in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:10 - And those who know your name put their trust in you,
for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:12 - For he who avenges blood is mindful of them;
he does not forget the cry of the afflicted.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:4 - In the pride of his face[fn] the wicked does not seek him;[fn]
all his thoughts are, “There is no God.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:13 - Why does the wicked renounce God
and say in his heart, “You will not call to account”?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:2 - The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man,
to see if there are any who understand,[fn]
who seek after God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:26 - The afflicted[fn] shall eat and be satisfied;
those who seek him shall praise the LORD!
May your hearts live forever!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:10 - All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness,
for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:4 - One thing have I asked of the LORD,
that will I seek after:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD
and to inquire[fn] in his temple.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:23 - Love the LORD, all you his saints!
The LORD preserves the faithful
but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:4 - I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:10 - The young lions suffer want and hunger;
but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:21 - would not God discover this?
For he knows the secrets of the heart.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:2 - God looks down from heaven
on the children of man
to see if there are any who understand,[fn]
who seek after God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:7 - May he be enthroned forever before God;
appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:32 - When the humble see it they will be glad;
you who seek God, let your hearts revive.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:2 - In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord;
in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying;
my soul refuses to be comforted.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:7 - so that they should set their hope in God
and not forget the works of God,
but keep his commandments;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:34

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:34 - When he killed them, they sought him;
they repented and sought God earnestly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:45

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:45 - that they might keep his statutes
and observe his laws.
Praise the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:2 - Great are the works of the LORD,
studied by all who delight in them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:2 - Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
who seek him with their whole heart,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:10 - With my whole heart I seek you;
let me not wander from your commandments!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:22 - Take away from me scorn and contempt,
for I have kept your testimonies.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33 - He
Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes;
and I will keep it to the end.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:45

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:45 - and I shall walk in a wide place,
for I have sought your precepts.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:56

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:56 - This blessing has fallen to me,
that I have kept your precepts.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:94

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:94 - I am yours; save me,
for I have sought your precepts.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:100

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:100 - I understand more than the aged,[fn]
for I keep your precepts.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:145

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:145 - Qoph
With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD!
I will keep your statutes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:155

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:155 - Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek your statutes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 122:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 122:9 - For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,
I will seek your good.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 142:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 142:4 - Look to the right and see:
there is none who takes notice of me;
no refuge remains to me;
no one cares for my soul.
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