The meaning of “ἐκζητέω”
Understanding ekzētéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
en- (re-)quire, seek after (carefully, diligently). - to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate, crave, demand, (by ...
ἐκζητέω
en- (re-)quire, seek after (carefully, diligently). - to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate, crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 11:51 | “From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.” Word: ἐκζητέω (ekzētéō) | |
| Acts 15:17 | “That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.” Word: ἐκζητέω (ekzētéō) | |
| Romans 3:11 | “There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.” Word: ἐκζητέω (ekzētéō) | |
| Hebrews 12:17 | “For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.” Word: ἐκζητέω (ekzētéō) | |
| 1 Peter 1:10 | “Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:” Word: ἐκζητέω (ekzētéō) |