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εὑρίσκω G2147

G2147 is the Greek word εὑρίσκω, transliterated heurískō. The King James Version most often renders it found.

Word: εὑρίσκωTransliteration: heurískōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 165 verses

What it means

to find (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 178 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

found 101×find 42×findeth 12×shall 6×finding 4×was 3×have 2×might find 2×hast found 2×could 2×saw 1×yet found they 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: find, get, obtain, perceive, see.

Verses using εὑρίσκω

The first 40 of 165 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 1:18 · KJV

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 2:8 · KJV

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

Matthew 2:11 · KJV

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Matthew 7:7 · KJV

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Matthew 7:8 · KJV

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Matthew 7:14 · KJV

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Matthew 8:10 · KJV

When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

Matthew 10:39 · KJV

He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

Matthew 11:29 · KJV

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Matthew 12:43 · KJV

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

Matthew 12:44 · KJV

Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

Matthew 13:44 · KJV

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

Matthew 13:46 · KJV

Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Matthew 16:25 · KJV

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Matthew 17:27 · KJV

Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

Matthew 18:13 · KJV

And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.

Matthew 18:28 · KJV

But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

Matthew 20:6 · KJV

And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?

Matthew 21:2 · KJV

Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.

Matthew 21:19 · KJV

And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.

Matthew 22:9 · KJV

Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

Matthew 22:10 · KJV

So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.

Matthew 24:46 · KJV

Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

Matthew 26:40 · KJV

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Matthew 26:43 · KJV

And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

Matthew 26:60 · KJV

But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

Matthew 27:32 · KJV

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

Mark 1:37 · KJV

And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.

Mark 7:30 · KJV

And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.

Mark 11:2 · KJV

And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.

Mark 11:4 · KJV

And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.

Mark 11:13 · KJV

And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.

Mark 13:36 · KJV

Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.

Mark 14:16 · KJV

And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

Mark 14:37 · KJV

And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

Mark 14:40 · KJV

And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.

Mark 14:55 · KJV

And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

Luke 1:30 · KJV

And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

Luke 2:12 · KJV

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Luke 2:45 · KJV

And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2147 mean?

G2147 is the Greek word εὑρίσκω (heurískō), meaning to find (literally or figuratively).

How is G2147 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it found (101 times), find (42 times), findeth (12 times), shall (6 times), finding (4 times), among others.

How many times does G2147 appear in the Bible?

εὑρίσκω (heurískō) is tagged in 165 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2147 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect.

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