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
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?