The meaning of “ἐρευνάω”

Understanding ereunáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐρευνάω

Phoneticer-yoo-nah'-o

Transliterationereunáō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently from ἐρέω (through the idea of inquiry) search. - to seek, i.e. (figuratively) to investigate

Scripture References

6 total references

Reference	Text
John 7:52	“They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.”
Romans 8:27	“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”
1 Corinthians 2:10	“But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.”
1 Peter 1:11	“Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.”
Revelation 2:23	“And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

John

Book Distribution

John2

Romans1

1 Corinthians1

1 Peter1

Revelation1

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