In the context of the Bible, a "seeker" refers to an individual who actively pursues knowledge, understanding, or a relationship with God. The concept of seeking is deeply embedded in the Scriptures, emphasizing the importance of earnest pursuit and the promise of divine revelation to those who diligently seek.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible frequently encourages believers to seek God with all their heart. In Jeremiah 29:13, the Lord promises, "You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart" . This verse underscores the sincerity and wholeheartedness required in the pursuit of God.

Similarly, in the New Testament, Jesus emphasizes the importance of seeking in the Sermon on the Mount: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you" (Matthew 7:7). This passage highlights the active nature of seeking and the assurance of finding when one earnestly pursues God.

Attributes of a Seeker

1. Diligence: A seeker is characterized by a persistent and earnest effort to know God. Proverbs 8:17 states, "I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me" . This diligence is not merely a one-time effort but a continual pursuit.

2. Humility: A true seeker approaches God with humility, recognizing their need for divine wisdom and guidance. James 4:10 advises, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you" . Humility opens the heart to receive God's truth.

3. Faith: Faith is a crucial component of seeking God. Hebrews 11:6 declares, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him" . Faith fuels the seeker’s journey, trusting in God's promises.

The Reward of Seeking

The Bible assures seekers of the reward for their pursuit. In Psalm 34:10, it is written, "The young lions may lack and go hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing" . This promise reflects the spiritual and sometimes material blessings that accompany a life devoted to seeking God.

Moreover, seeking God leads to a deeper understanding and relationship with Him. Proverbs 2:3-5 encourages, "If you indeed call out for insight and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God" . The pursuit of God results in profound spiritual insight and wisdom.

Examples of Seekers in the Bible

1. David: Known as a man after God's own heart, David exemplified a seeker through his psalms and prayers. In Psalm 27:4, he expresses his desire: "One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple" .

2. The Magi: The wise men from the East, who sought the newborn King of the Jews, demonstrate the earnestness and dedication of seekers. Their journey, guided by a star, led them to worship Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12).

3. Cornelius: A centurion described in Acts 10, Cornelius was a God-fearing man who sought the Lord through prayer and almsgiving. His sincere seeking resulted in a divine encounter and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon him and his household.

Conclusion

The Bible presents seeking as an essential aspect of the believer's life, promising that those who earnestly pursue God will find Him and be richly rewarded. The journey of a seeker is marked by diligence, humility, and faith, leading to a deeper relationship with the Creator and the fulfillment of His promises.1. (n.) One who seeks; that which is used in seeking or searching.

2. (n.) One of a small heterogeneous sect of the 17th century, in Great Britain, who professed to be seeking the true church, ministry, and sacraments.

1567. ekzeteo -- to seek out, demand, inquire
... 1567 (from 1537 , " and " and 2212 , "seek") -- properly, seek , emphasizing
the of the seeker, ie the and personally desired by the seeker. ...
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327. anazeteo -- to seek carefully
... investigate). 327 ("-and-down") conveys seeking -- "not easily put off by "
(Souter) because by the (personal) need of the seeker. [The ...
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4804. suzetetes -- a disputer
... 4804 (from 4862 , "identified , together" and 2212 , "seek") -- properly, "a
joint-seeker," referring to a who delves into philosophical and religious matters ...
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A Royal Seeker after Wisdom
... THE FIRST BOOK OF KINGS A ROYAL SEEKER AFTER WISDOM. ... He attracted a seeker from
afar, and imparted to her the wisdom that God had given him. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/a royal seeker after wisdom.htm

A Seeker for Truth
... Lesson 14 A Seeker for Truth. [This chapter is based on Acts 9:32 to 11:18.] In
the course of his ministry the apostle Peter visited the believers at Lydda. ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 14 a seeker for.htm

The Seeker Lost.
... Homily XII. Chapter X."The Seeker Lost. "Then my father, hearing this,
and being stupefied with excessive grief, and not knowing ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter x the seeker lost.htm

The Lost Coin.
... Spirit, which appears as the woman seeking her lost." This able expositor speaks
with evident hesitation when he represents the Church as the seeker here; and ...
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"But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness," &C.
... We would observe here: I. That the Christian his name and occupation is to be
a wanter and a seeker. II. ... 1st. That the Christian is a seeker. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xv but seek ye.htm

Seeking Jesus
... itself. I. Every Christian is, by his very name, a seeker after Christ. There ...
all. I note that". II. The Christian seeker always finds. I ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/seeking jesus.htm

The Note of Idealism.
... a vision no poet or painter, save such as have been to the springs of the Eternal,
can depict, and if the glory of it find its way into the seeker's soul life ...
/.../jackson/the message and the man/chapter iii the note of.htm

Wisdom's Gift
... The manifold voices of human aims cry, 'Who will show us any good?' The seeker who
is sure to find is he who prays, 'Lord, lift Thou up the light of Thy ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/wisdoms gift.htm

Index to Preachers and Sermons
... Thomas, The Expulsive Power of a New Affection Charming, William Ellery, The Character
of Christ Chapin, Edwin Hubbell Nicodemus: The Seeker after Religion ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons volume 10/index to preachers and sermons.htm

Nicodemus
... In His infinite wisdom He saw before Him a seeker after truth. ... The pride of the Pharisee
was struggling against the honest desire of the seeker after truth. ...
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Seeker (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Seeker (1 Occurrence). Romans 3:11 There is not one who
is really wise, nor one who is a diligent seeker after God. (WEY). ...
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Seekest (12 Occurrences)

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Really (100 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Romans 3:11 There is not one who is really wise, nor one who is a diligent
seeker after God. (WEY). Romans 7:7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? ...
/r/really.htm - 35k

Diligent (33 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Diligent (33 Occurrences). Romans 3:11 There is not one
who is really wise, nor one who is a diligent seeker after God. (WEY). ...
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Cold (25 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) Not sensitive; not acute. 9. (n.) Distant; -- said, in the game of hunting
for some object, of a seeker remote from the thing concealed. 10. ...
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Searcher (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who, or that which, searches or examines;
a seeker; an inquirer; an examiner; a trier. 2. (n ...
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Atonement (112 Occurrences)
... term atonement has come to have a theological rather than a practical atmosphere,
and it is by no means easy for the student, or even for the seeker after the ...
/a/atonement.htm - 101k

Seek (368 Occurrences)

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Second (2060 Occurrences)
... Paul was denounced as an upstart and self-seeker, destitute of any apostolic authority,
and derided for the contemptible appearance he made in person, in ...
/s/second.htm - 96k

Wise (422 Occurrences)
... KJV ASV DBY WBS). Romans 3:11 There is not one who is really wise, nor
one who is a diligent seeker after God. (WEY). Romans 10:6 ...
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