G1833: ἐξετάζω
exetázō · “to find out”
Definition
to test thoroughly (by questions), i.e. ascertain or interrogate
KJV translates it as: ask, enquire, search
Word origin: from G1537 (ἐκ) and (to examine);
Extended definition
ἐξ-ετάζω
(ἐτάζω (rare), to examine), [in LXX: Deu.13:14-15 Deu.19:18, 1Ch.28:9 A (דָּרַשׁ), דָּרַשׁ), Psa.11:5-6 (בָּחַן), Wis.6:3, Sir.3:21, al. ;]
to examine closely, inquire carefully (of ): before περί (with ἀκριβῶς), Mat.2:8; before τίς, Mat.10:11; with accusative of person(s), Jhn.21:12.†
SYN.: ἀνακρίνω, ἐραυνάω (see DCG, ii, 594b) (AS)
(ἐτάζω (rare), to examine), [in LXX: Deu.13:14-15 Deu.19:18, 1Ch.28:9 A (דָּרַשׁ), דָּרַשׁ), Psa.11:5-6 (בָּחַן), Wis.6:3, Sir.3:21, al. ;]
to examine closely, inquire carefully (of ): before περί (with ἀκριβῶς), Mat.2:8; before τίς, Mat.10:11; with accusative of person(s), Jhn.21:12.†
SYN.: ἀνακρίνω, ἐραυνάω (see DCG, ii, 594b) (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1833 is translated
- do search ×1
- do inquire ×1
- to ask ×1
Bible verses with G1833 (exetázō)
Exetázō appears in 3 verses.
- Matthew 2:8
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
- Matthew 10:11
And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
- John 21:12
Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.