Strong's Lexicon ereunaó: To search, examine, investigate Original Word: ἐρευνάω Word Origin: Derived from a presumed derivative of the Greek word ἔρευνα (ereuna), meaning "a search" or "inquiry." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2713 (חָקַר - chaqar): To search, investigate, examine - H1875 (דָּרַשׁ - darash): To seek, inquire, require Usage: The verb ἐρευνάω (ereunaó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of searching or examining thoroughly. It conveys a sense of diligent inquiry or investigation, often with the purpose of discovering truth or gaining understanding. This term is used both in literal and metaphorical contexts, emphasizing a deep and careful exploration. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of searching or investigating was highly valued, especially in philosophical and scholarly contexts. The act of searching was associated with the pursuit of knowledge and truth, a theme that resonates with the biblical emphasis on seeking God and understanding His will. In Jewish tradition, searching the Scriptures was a revered practice, reflecting a commitment to understanding God's law and His promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for eraunaó, q.v. NASB Translation search (2), searches (3), seeking to know (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2045: ἐρευνάωἐρευνάω, ἐρεύνω; 1 aorist imperative ἐρεύνησον; (ἡ ἐρευνᾷ a search); from Homer down; to search, examine into: absolutely, John 7:52; τί, John 5:39; Romans 8:27; 1 Corinthians 2:10; Revelation 2:23 with which passage cf. Jeremiah 11:20; Jeremiah 17:10; Jeremiah 20:12; followed by an indirect question, 1 Peter 1:11 (2 Samuel 10:3; Proverbs 20:27). The form ἐραυνάω (which see in its place) T Tr WH have received everywhere into the text, but Lachmann only in Revelation 2:23. (Compare: ἐξερευνάω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance search. Apparently from ereo (through the idea of inquiry); to seek, i.e. (figuratively) to investigate -- search. see GREEK ereo Forms and Transliterations εραυνα ἐραυνᾷ εραυνατε ἐραυνᾶτε εραυνησον ἐραύνησον εραυνων ἐραυνῶν εραυνωντες ἐραυνῶντες ερευνά ερευνάτε ερευνήσατε ερεύνησον ερευνήσουσι ερευνήσωσι ερευνών ερεύνων ερευνώντες ηρεύνησας ηρεύνησε ηρεύνησεν erauna eraunā̂i eraunate eraunâte erauneson eraunēson eraúneson eraúnēson eraunon eraunôn eraunōn eraunō̂n eraunontes eraunôntes eraunōntes eraunō̂ntesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 5:39 V-PIA-2PGRK: ἐραυνᾶτε τὰς γραφάς NAS: You search the Scriptures because KJV: Search the scriptures; for INT: You search the Scriptures John 7:52 V-AMA-2S Romans 8:27 V-PPA-NMS 1 Corinthians 2:10 V-PIA-3S 1 Peter 1:11 V-PPA-NMP Revelation 2:23 V-PPA-NMS Strong's Greek 2045 |
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