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ἐκζητέω G1567
G1567 is the Greek word ἐκζητέω, transliterated ekzētéō. The King James Version most often renders it required.
What it means
to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate, crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship.
Where it comes from
from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2212 (ζητέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: en- (re-)quire, seek after (carefully, diligently).
Verses using ἐκζητέω
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 11:50 · KJV
That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;
Luke 11:51 · KJV
From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.
Acts 15:17 · KJV
That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
Romans 3:11 · KJV
There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
Hebrews 11:6 · KJV
But 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 him.
Hebrews 12:17 · KJV
For 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 it carefully with tears.
1 Peter 1:10 · KJV
Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
Common questions
What does Strong's G1567 mean?
G1567 is the Greek word ἐκζητέω (ekzētéō), meaning to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate, crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship.
How is G1567 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it required (2 times), might seek after (1 time), seeketh after (1 time), diligently seek (1 time), sought (1 time), among others.
How many times does G1567 appear in the Bible?
ἐκζητέω (ekzētéō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1567 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2212 (ζητέω).
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