Strong's Lexicon exetazó: To examine, to investigate, to inquire thoroughly Original Word: ἐξετάζω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "ἐκ" (ek, meaning "out of") and the verb "ἐτάζω" (etazo, meaning "to examine" or "to test"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "exetazó," similar concepts of searching or examining can be found in Hebrew words like "דָּרַשׁ" (darash, Strong's H1875) meaning "to seek" or "to inquire." Usage: The verb "exetazó" is used in the New Testament to describe a thorough examination or investigation. It implies a careful and detailed inquiry, often with the intent of discovering truth or understanding a situation more deeply. This term is used in contexts where a meticulous search or scrutiny is required. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of examination or investigation was significant in various aspects of life, including legal proceedings, philosophical inquiry, and medical diagnosis. The use of "exetazó" in the New Testament reflects this cultural emphasis on thoroughness and precision in seeking truth or understanding. The term would have resonated with audiences familiar with the importance of careful scrutiny in both civic and personal matters. HELPS Word-studies 1833 eksetázō (from 1537 /ek, "completely out of from" intensifying etazō, "examine") – properly, inquire (examine) thoroughly; "to examine closely, inquire carefully (of)" (A-S); looking into something in a precise, meticulous manner (Souter). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and etazó (to examine) Definition to examine closely NASB Translation inquire (1), question (1), search (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1833: ἐξετάζωἐξετάζω: 1 aorist imperative 2 person plural ἐξετάσατε, infinitive ἐξετάσαι; to search out; to examine strictly, inquire: περί τίνος and with the adverb ἀκριβῶς added, Matthew 2:8; followed by an indirect question. Matthew 10:11; τινα inquire of someone, followed by a direct question, John 21:12. (the Sept.; often in Greek writings from Thucydides down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ask, enquire, search. From ek and etazo (to examine); to test thoroughly (by questions), i.e. Ascertain or interrogate -- ask, enquire, search. see GREEK ek Forms and Transliterations εξείχετο εξείχον εξετάζει εξετασαι εξετάσαι ἐξετάσαι εξετασατε εξετάσατε ἐξετάσατε εξετασμός εξετάσωσιν εξεύρεσις εξεχομένων εξέχον εξέχοντος εξέχων exetasai exetásai exetasate exetásateLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 2:8 V-AMA-2PGRK: εἶπεν Πορευθέντες ἐξετάσατε ἀκριβῶς περὶ NAS: Go and search carefully KJV: and said, Go and search diligently for INT: he said Having gone search carefully for Matthew 10:11 V-AMA-2P John 21:12 V-ANA Strong's Greek 1833 |
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