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ἐρευνάω G2045
G2045 is the Greek word ἐρευνάω, transliterated ereunáō. The King James Version most often renders it searcheth.
What it means
to seek, i.e. (figuratively) to investigate.
Where it comes from
apparently from G2046 (ἐρέω) (through the idea of inquiry).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: search.
Verses using ἐρευνάω
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
John 5:39 · KJV
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
John 7:52 · KJV
They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.
Romans 8:27 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2045 mean?
G2045 is the Greek word ἐρευνάω (ereunáō), meaning to seek, i.e. (figuratively) to investigate.
How is G2045 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it searcheth (3 times), search (2 times), searching (1 time).
How many times does G2045 appear in the Bible?
ἐρευνάω (ereunáō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2045 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently from G2046 (ἐρέω) (through the idea of inquiry).
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