Zḗtēsis — G2214

Definition

feminine noun

a searching (properly, the act), i.e. a dispute or its theme

1. an investigating
2. a subject of subtle inquiry and dispute (R. V. questioning)
1. a seeking
2. inquiry (German dieFrage)
3. a questioning, debate
4. a subject of questioning or debate, matter of controversy

Usually translated as

question

Origin

from G2212

• zētéō (G2212)

Occurrences

Zḗtēsis occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (1), Acts (1), 1 Timothy (2), 2 Timothy (1), Titus (1)

• John 3:25 — Then there arose a question (ζήτησις) between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying.
• Acts 25:20 — And because I doubted of such manner of questions (ζήτησιν), I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.
• 1 Timothy 1:4 — Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions (ζητήσεις), rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
• 1 Timothy 6:4 — He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions (ζητήσεις) and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
• 2 Timothy 2:23 — But foolish and unlearned questions (ζητήσεις) avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
• Titus 3:9 — But avoid foolish questions (ζητήσεις), and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.