Strong's Lexicon anazéteó: To seek carefully, to search diligently Original Word: ἀναζητέω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀνά (ana, meaning "up" or "again") and ζητέω (zeteo, meaning "to seek" or "to search"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of seeking diligently is דָּרַשׁ (darash, Strong's H1875), which means to seek, inquire, or require. Usage: The verb ἀναζητέω (anazéteó) conveys the action of seeking or searching with intensity and thoroughness. It implies a diligent and careful effort to find something or someone. This term is often used in contexts where the seeker is motivated by a strong desire or necessity to find what is sought. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of seeking or searching was often associated with philosophical inquiry, the pursuit of knowledge, or the quest for truth. In the Jewish context, seeking was a common theme in the Scriptures, often related to seeking God, wisdom, or righteousness. The use of ἀναζητέω in the New Testament reflects this cultural backdrop, emphasizing a deep, earnest pursuit, whether it be of God, truth, or understanding. HELPS Word-studies 327 anazētéō (from 303 /aná, "up to down," intensifying 2212 /zētéō, "seek") – properly, search up and down; fully inquire (thoroughly investigate). 327 /anazētéō ("search up-and-down") conveys persistent seeking – "not easily put off by difficulties" (Souter) because driven by the felt (personal) need of the seeker. [The intensifying prefix (ana, "again/up") implies "determined seeking" (as also in the papyri, MM).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ana and zéteó Definition to seek carefully NASB Translation look (1), looking (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 327: ἀναζητέωἀναζητέω, (ῶ; (imperfect ἀνεζήτουν); 1 aorist ἀνεζήτησα; 'to run through with the eyes any series or succession of men or things, and so to seek out, search through, make diligent search, German daranhinsuchen,aufsuchen' (Winer's De verb. comp. etc. Part 3, p. 14): τινα, Luke 2:44 (and Luke 2:45 L text T Tr WH); Acts 11:25. (See examples from Greek writings (from Plato on) in Winer's, the passage cited.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance seek. From ana and zeteo; to search out -- seek. see GREEK ana see GREEK zeteo Forms and Transliterations αναζητησαι αναζητήσαι ἀναζητῆσαι αναζητουντες ἀναζητοῦντες αναζυγαίς ανεζήτησας ανεζητουν ανεζήτουν ἀνεζήτουν anazetesai anazetêsai anazētēsai anazētē̂sai anazetountes anazetoûntes anazētountes anazētoûntes anezetoun anezētoun anezḗtounLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 2:44 V-IIA-3PGRK: ὁδὸν καὶ ἀνεζήτουν αὐτὸν ἐν NAS: journey; and they [began] looking for Him among KJV: journey; and they sought him among INT: journey and sought him among Luke 2:45 V-PPA-NMP Acts 11:25 V-ANA Strong's Greek 327 |
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