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ἘΞΕΖΗΤΗΣΑΝ, ἐξεζητησαν

EXEZĒTĒSAN, exezētēsan

Sounds Like: eks-eh-ZAY-tay-san

Translations: they sought out, they searched for, they inquired diligently, they demanded

From the root: ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek, meaning 'out of' or 'from') and the verb ζητέω (zēteō, meaning 'to seek'). It describes an action of seeking or searching with intensity, diligence, or thoroughness, often implying a persistent or exhaustive search. It can also mean to demand or require something. It is used in sentences where a group of people are actively looking for something or someone, or making a strong inquiry.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, 3rd Person Plural

Strong’s number: G1643 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament

From the same root

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