ἐρευνάω (ereunáō) — Search

Greek word study: ἐρευνάω (ereunáō), Strong's G2045. to seek, i.e. (figuratively) to investigate

GreekStrong's G2045
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐρευνάω (ereunáō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: apparently from G2046 (ἐρέω) (through the idea of inquiry);

KJV translation words: search

Where this word appears

Strong's G2045 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 5:39 and last appears in Revelation 2:23.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

searching ×2You diligently search ×1do search ×1inquiring ×1searches ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐραυνῶν ×2ἐραυνᾶτε ×1ἐραυνᾷ ×1ἐραυνῶντες ×1ἐραύνησον ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×2Romans ×11 Corinthians ×11 Peter ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2046 ἐρέω (eréō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1830 ἐξερευνάω (exereunáō), G2065 ἐρωτάω (erōtáō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ereunáō (G2045) mean?

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

How is G2045 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2045 as: search.

How often does ἐρευνάω (ereunáō) appear?

Strong's G2045 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 5:39 and last appears in Revelation 2:23.