Word Study

The meaning of ζητέω

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

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

ζητέω

Phoneticdzay-teh'-o
Transliterationzētéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain affinity be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (X will) seek (after, for, means). - to seek (literally or figuratively) - specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

116 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 12:47

Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.

John 7:30

Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

1 Corinthians 10:24

Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.

Philippians 2:21

For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.

2 Timothy 1:17

But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
116x
Most Frequent Book
John
Book Distribution
Matthew14
Mark9
Luke27
John33
Acts10
Romans4
1 Corinthians7
2 Corinthians2
Galatians2
Philippians1
Colossians1
1 Thessalonians1
2 Timothy1
Hebrews1
1 Peter2
Revelation1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ζητέω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 12:47?