Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2045
ἐρευνάω
ereunaō · “to look for/into”
Used 4 times across 4 books
Definition
ἐραυνάω, -ῶ late form of ἐρευνάω (Rec., ll. with; cf. Bl., § 6, 1; M, Pr., 46),
[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
[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
Where it appears
John1
Romans1
1 Peter1
Revelation1
In the text
John 5:39Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.Romans 8:27And 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 Peter 1:11Searching 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 2:23And 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.
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