ἐξεζήτησαν
ekzētéō
searched
To seek out thoroughly, to search for with diligence or intensity; by extension, to inquire into or investigate carefully. In certain contexts, it may convey the sense of earnestly striving after, longing for, or demanding something, sometimes with religious earnestness or devotion. The term often emphasizes the intensity or thoroughness of the seeking, beyond ordinary searching, and can connote a careful, persevering quest for a person, truth, or object.
1 Peter 1:10 · Word #4
Lexicon G1567
| Lemma | ἐκζητέω |
| Transliteration | ekzētéō |
| Strong's | G1567 |
| Definition | To seek out thoroughly, to search for with diligence or intensity; by extension, to inquire into or investigate carefully. In certain contexts, it may convey the sense of earnestly striving after, longing for, or demanding something, sometimes with religious earnestness or devotion. The term often emphasizes the intensity or thoroughness of the seeking, beyond ordinary searching, and can connote a careful, persevering quest for a person, truth, or object. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | searched |
| Literal | sought-out |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐκζητέω |
| Strong's | G1567 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1567-07
they sought out thoroughly
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple past, completed action), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The compound ἐκζητέω intensifies ζητέω, conveying thorough or diligent seeking. The aorist active indicative, third person plural, is rendered as a simple past action performed by "they." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
they sought out thoroughly
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the Greek verb's intensive form and context; no adjustment needed. |