Theme: SEEK

Word: ekzeteo (ek-zay-teh'-o)

Greek verb
Strongs number 1567
Number of verses: 8

Meaning

1) to seek out, search for
2) to seek out, i.e. investigate, scrutinise
3) to seek out for one's self, beg, crave
4) to demand back, require

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Luke 11:50 That the blood of all the prophets , which was shed from the foundation of the world , may be required (ekzeteo) of this generation ;

Luke 11:51 From the blood of Abel 6unto the blood of Zacharias , which perished between the altar and the temple : verily I say unto you , It shall be required (ekzeteo) of this generation .

Act 15:17 That the residue of men might seek after (ekzeteo) the Lord , and all the Gentiles , upon whom my name is called , saith the Lord , who doeth all these things .

Rom 3:11 There is none that understandeth , there is none that seeketh after (ekzeteo) God .

Hebrews 11:6 t without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is , and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek (ekzeteo) him .

Hebrews 12:17 r ye know how that afterward , when he would have inherited the blessing , he was rejected : for he found no place of repentance , though he sought (ekzeteo) it carefully (ekzeteo) with tears .

1Pe 1:10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired (ekzeteo) and searched diligently , who prophesied of the grace [that should come] unto you :

Prepared by William C. Barman for George Young Memorial United Methodist Church -- Palm Harbor, FL on 9/15/03; 2:40:20 PM