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King James Bible

Strongs Number: G2212


Greek Word
ζητέω
Transliteration
zēteō
Phonetic
dzay-teh'-o
Part of Speech
Verb
Strongs Definition

to seek (literally or figuratively); specifically (by Hebraism) to worship (God) or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)

Thayers Definition

1. to seek in order to find

a. to seek a thing

b. to seek [in order to find out] by thinking, meditating, reasoning, to enquire into

c. to seek after, seek for, aim at, strive after

2. to seek i.e. require, demand

a. to crave, demand something from someone

Origin
Of uncertain affinity
Bible Usage
be (go) about desire endeavour enquire (for) require (X will) seek (after for means). Compare G4441 .