ἐκζητέω ekzētéō
Meaning
to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate, crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship
In the King James Version: en- (re-)quire, seek after (carefully, diligently)
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2212 (ζητέω);
Where it is used
- Luke 11:50 As a result, this generation will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world,
- Luke 11:51 from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation.
- Acts 15:17 so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things
- Romans 3:11 There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.
- Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
- Hebrews 12:17 For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.
- 1 Peter 1:10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,