ζήτησις (zḗtēsis) — Question

Greek word study: ζήτησις (zḗtēsis), Strong's G2214. a searching (properly, the act), i.e. a dispute or its theme

GreekStrong's G2214
Quick definition
Greek word
ζήτησις (zḗtēsis)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: from G2212 (ζητέω);

KJV translation words: question

Where this word appears

Strong's G2214 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 3:25 and last appears in Titus 3:9.

How it is rendered in the text

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

controversies ×2controversy ×2a debate ×1inquiry ×1speculations ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ζητήσεις ×3ζητήσεως ×2ζήτησιν ×1ζήτησις ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×3John ×11 Timothy ×12 Timothy ×1Titus ×1

Verses (all 7)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2212 ζητέω (zētéō).

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 zḗtēsis (G2214) mean?

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

How is G2214 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2214 as: question.

How often does ζήτησις (zḗtēsis) appear?

Strong's G2214 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 3:25 and last appears in Titus 3:9.