Exetázō — G1833
G1833 · Greek — ἐξετάζω
Pronunciation: ex-et-ad'-zo
Definition
verb
to test thoroughly (by questions), i.e. ascertain or interrogate
- to examine strictly, inquire
- followed by an indirect question
Usually translated as
ask, search, enquire
Origin
from G1537 and etázō (to examine)
Occurrences
Exetázō occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), John (1)
- Matthew 2:8 — And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search (ἐξετάσατε) diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
- John 21:12 — Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask (ἐξετάσαι) him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
Strong's Lexicon — E