G2045: ἐρευνάω
ereunáō · “to look for/into”
Definition
to seek, i.e. (figuratively) to investigate
KJV translates it as: search
Word origin: apparently from G2046 (ἐρέω) (through the idea of inquiry);
Extended definition
[in LXX, ἐρευν- (exc. 1Ch.19:3 A), for חָפַשׂ pi., חָקַר, etc. ;]
to search, examine: Jhn.7:52; with accusative of thing(s), Jhn.5:39, Rom.8:27, 1Co.2:10, Rev.2:23; before orat. obliq., 1Pe.1:11.†
SYN.: see: ἐξετάζω (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2045 is translated
- searching ×2
- you diligently search ×1
- do search ×1
- searches, ×1
- inquiring ×1
Bible verses with G2045 (ereunáō)
Ereunáō appears in 6 verses.
- John 5:39
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
- 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.