Ereunáō — G2045

Definition

verb

to seek, i.e. (figuratively) to investigate

1. to search, examine into
2. followed by an indirect question

Usually translated as

search

Origin

apparently from G2046 (through the idea of inquiry)

• eréō (G2046)

Occurrences

Ereunáō occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (2), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), 1 Peter (1), Revelation (1)

• John 5:39 — Search (ερευνατε) the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
• John 7:52 — They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search (ερευνησον), and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.
• Romans 8:27 — And he that searcheth (ερευνων) the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
• 1 Corinthians 2:10 — But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth (ερευνα) all things, yea, the deep things of God.
• 1 Peter 1:11 — Searching (ερευνωντες) what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
• Revelation 2:23 — And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth (ερευνων) the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.