Lexical Summary aneuriskó: To find, discover Original Word: ἀνευρίσκω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance find out.From ana and heurisko; to find out -- find. see GREEK ana see GREEK heurisko NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ana and heuriskó Definition to find out NASB Translation found their way (1), looking (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 429: ἀνευρίσκωἀνευρίσκω: 2 aorist ἀνεῦρον, 3 person plural ἀνεῦραν, Luke 2:16 (T Tr WH; see εὑρίσκω); to find out by search: τινα, Luke 2:16; Acts 21:4. (In Greek writings from Herodotus down.) Cf. Winer's De verb. comp. etc. Part iii., p. 13f. Topical Lexicon Term Overview Strong’s Greek 429 depicts an intentional, success-oriented search that culminates in discovery. The verb conveys more than stumbling upon something; it pictures purposeful pursuit until the desired object or person is located. Occurrences in the New Testament 1. Luke 2:16 – the Bethlehem shepherds “found Mary and Joseph and the Baby.” Only two appearances are recorded, yet together they illuminate decisive moments in redemptive history and apostolic mission. The Shepherds’ Discovery of the Messiah “So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger” (Luke 2:16). • Urgent obedience: The shepherds respond immediately to the angelic announcement, illustrating that diligent seekers of God’s revelation are rewarded with personal encounter. Seeking Fellowship by the Spirit “We sought out the disciples there and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they kept telling Paul not to go up to Jerusalem” (Acts 21:4). • Intentional community: Paul’s team actively locates fellow believers, highlighting the strategic value of Christian fellowship during travel and ministry transition. Theological Emphases Purposeful Seeking and Finding – Scripture consistently portrays God as rewarding those who earnestly seek (Jeremiah 29:13; Hebrews 11:6). The verb’s two New Testament uses embody this principle in historical narrative. Verification of Revelation – Both scenes underscore that divine messages are not theoretical; they can be located, examined, and experienced. Community as Context of Revelation – The shepherds find the incarnate Word in a family setting; Paul finds guidance among local disciples. Discovery happens in relational environments ordained by God. Practical Ministry Implications • Evangelism: Encourage hearers to move from passive curiosity to active pursuit of Christ, confident they will “find” Him. Connection with Old Testament Themes The verb resonates with Old Testament Hebrew idioms of seeking and finding (e.g., Proverbs 8:17; Amos 5:4). The continuity underscores a biblical pattern: diligent searching, under divine initiative, results in transformative encounter. Summary Strong’s Greek 429 portrays purposeful discovery that validates divine revelation and strengthens communal bonds. Whether shepherds at a manger or apostles on the road, those who seek according to God’s word invariably find, and their finding propels worship, witness, and wise guidance for the journey ahead. Forms and Transliterations ανευραν ἀνεῦραν ανεύρον ανευροντες ανευρόντες ἀνευρόντες aneuran aneûran aneurontes aneuróntesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 2:16 V-AIA-3PGRK: σπεύσαντες καὶ ἀνεῦραν τήν τε NAS: in a hurry and found their way to Mary KJV: with haste, and found Mary, and INT: having hurried and found both Acts 21:4 V-APA-NMP Strong's Greek 429 |
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