138 occurrences

'Seek' in the Bible

He has brought you near and all your brothers, the sons of Levi, with you. Do you now seek the priesthood also?

Verse ConceptsPriesthood, In OtSeeking For Abstract Things

When Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, he did not go as at the other times to seek for omens, but he set his face toward the wilderness.

Verse ConceptsGod Blesses

And he will stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the Lord by the decision of the Urim. At his command they will go out, and at his command they will come in, he and all the Israelites with him, the whole community."

Verse Conceptsenquiring of GodGuidance, Receiving God'sHigh Priest, In OtLeaders, SpiritualThe Urim And ThummimGoing Out And Coming InUrim And Thummim

But you must seek only the place he chooses from all your tribes to establish his name as his place of residence, and you must go there.

Verse ConceptsChoicesHousesWorship, Places OfSacred PlacesA Place For God's Name

You will go to the Levitical priests and the judge in office in those days and seek a solution; they will render a verdict.

Verse ConceptsCourtsPriesthood, In OtPriests, Function In Ot Timespriests

You must not seek peace and prosperity for them through all the ages to come.

Verse ConceptsAliancesTreatyNo PeaceFriendship Kjv

Gilead stayed put beyond the Jordan River. As for Dan -- why did he seek temporary employment in the shipyards? Asher remained on the seacoast, he stayed by his harbors.

Verse ConceptsSeafaringShipsSeashoresBeyond JordanReuben Gad And Half Manasseh

They said to him, "Seek a divine oracle for us, so we can know if we will be successful on our mission."

David realized that Saul had come out to seek his life; at that time David was in Horesh in the desert of Ziph.

Verse ConceptsAttempting To Kill Specific People

"Now, my lord, as surely as the Lord lives and as surely as you live, it is the Lord who has kept you from shedding blood and taking matters into your own hands. Now may your enemies and those who seek to harm my lord be like Nabal.

Verse ConceptsSheddingRestraints From KillingNot Avenging

Do the job the Lord your God has assigned you by following his instructions and obeying his rules, commandments, regulations, and laws as written in the law of Moses. Then you will succeed in all you do and seek to accomplish,

Verse Conceptsethics, and graceSecrets To SuccessMoses, Significance OfWatchfulness, Of BelieversKings, How They Should ActTestimoniesKeep The Commandments!Success Through GodThe Law Given Through Moses

The king pled with the prophet, "Seek the favor of the Lord your God and pray for me, so that my hand may be restored." So the prophet sought the Lord's favor and the king's hand was restored to its former condition.

Verse ConceptsPray For UsPraying For Sinners

Then Jehoshaphat added, "First seek an oracle from the Lord."

Verse ConceptsadvisersAdvice, Receiving God's Advice

The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, "There is still one man through whom we can seek the Lord's will. But I despise him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah. Jehoshaphat said, "The king should not say such things."

Verse ConceptsGrudgesHatredPersecution, Forms OfHating IndividualsNamed Prophets Of The LordFake Friends

But the Lord's angelic messenger told Elijah the Tishbite, "Get up, go to meet the messengers from the king of Samaria. Say this to them: 'You must think there is no God in Israel! That explains why you are on your way to seek an oracle from Baal Zebub the god of Ekron.

Verse ConceptsMessengerDivine Direction

Elijah said to the king, "This is what the Lord says, 'You sent messengers to seek an oracle from Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron. You must think there is no God in Israel from whom you can seek an oracle! Therefore you will not leave the bed you lie on, for you will certainly die.'"

Verse ConceptsPrayerlessnessNearness Of DeathDeath Will Soon Happen

Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there no prophet of the Lord here that we might seek the Lord's direction?" One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, "Elisha son of Shapat is here; he used to be Elijah's servant."

Verse Conceptsenquiring of GodGod, Will OfPouring WaterNamed Prophets Of The Lord

"Go, seek an oracle from the Lord for me and the people -- for all Judah. Find out about the words of this scroll that has been discovered. For the Lord's fury has been ignited against us, because our ancestors have not obeyed the words of this scroll by doing all that it instructs us to do."

Verse ConceptsGod, Greatness Of

Say this to the king of Judah, who sent you to seek an oracle from the Lord: "This is what the Lord God of Israel says concerning the words you have heard:

He did not seek the Lord's guidance, so the Lord killed him and transferred the kingdom to David son of Jesse.

Verse ConceptsGod Killing

Let's move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul's reign."

Verse Conceptsenquiring of GodThe Ark In Jerusalem

Boast about his holy name! Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

Verse ConceptsJoy, And Human ExperienceSeeking GodRejoicing

But David could not go before it to seek God's will, for he was afraid of the sword of the Lord's messenger.

Verse ConceptsFear, Caused ByNot Enquiring Of God

Now seek the Lord your God wholeheartedly and with your entire being! Get up and build the sanctuary of the Lord God! Then you can bring the ark of the Lord's covenant and the holy items dedicated to God's service into the temple that is built to honor the Lord."

Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritOrthodoxy, In OtSeeking GodSolomon's TempleThe Ark In The TempleBeing Devoted to GodHeartfelt Prayer To God

He ordered Judah to seek the Lord God of their ancestors and to observe his law and commands.

Verse ConceptsCommands, in OT

He met Asa and told him, "Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin! The Lord is with you when you are loyal to him. If you seek him, he will respond to you, but if you reject him, he will reject you.

Verse ConceptsRejection Of God, Results OfForsaking God

They solemnly agreed to seek the Lord God of their ancestors with their whole heart and being.

Anyone who would not seek the Lord God of Israel would be executed, whether they were young or old, male or female.

Verse ConceptsSeeking GodSmallnessDeath Penalty For Heresy

In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa developed a foot disease. Though his disease was severe, he did not seek the Lord, but only the doctors.

Verse ConceptsdiseasesdisabilitiesHealingHelpfulnessSeeking GodDiseaseSicknessIllnessNot Seeking God

The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed in his ancestor David's footsteps at the beginning of his reign. He did not seek the Baals,

Verse ConceptsChildren, needs ofChildren, Good Parental ExamplesImitating Good KingsGod With Specific People

Then Jehoshaphat added, "First seek an oracle from the Lord."

Verse ConceptsAdvice, Receiving God's Advice

The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, "There is still one man through whom we can seek the Lord's will. But I despise him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but always disaster. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah. Jehoshaphat said, "The king should not say such things!"

Verse ConceptsPersecution, Forms Of

Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he decided to seek the Lord's advice. He decreed that all Judah should observe a fast.

Verse ConceptsFasting, Nature OfAskingFastingDirectionFasting And Prayer

King Joash disregarded the loyalty his father Jehoiada had shown him and killed Jehoiada's son. As Zechariah was dying, he said, "May the Lord take notice and seek vengeance!"

Verse ConceptsIngratitudeKindness

In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his ancestor David. In his twelfth year he began ridding Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, Asherah poles, idols, and images.

Verse ConceptsChildren, Good Examples OfPurgingYouthful Devotionteenager

"Go, seek an oracle from the Lord for me and those who remain in Israel and Judah. Find out about the words of this scroll that has been discovered. For the Lord's fury has been ignited against us, because our ancestors have not obeyed the word of the Lord by doing all that this scroll instructs!"

Verse ConceptsRemnantWord Of God

Say this to the king of Judah, who sent you to seek an oracle from the Lord: "This is what the Lord God of Israel says concerning the words you have heard:

they came to Zerubbabel and the leaders and said to them, "Let us help you build, for like you we seek your God and we have been sacrificing to him from the time of King Esarhaddon of Assyria, who brought us here."

Verse ConceptsSamaritansExiled ForeignersTimes Of People

The Israelites who were returning from the exile ate it, along with all those who had joined them in separating themselves from the uncleanness of the nations of the land to seek the Lord God of Israel.

Verse ConceptsExclusivenessSeparationHeathenNations DescribedProselytesSeparation From Evil PeopleThose who returned from exileAdoption Should Lead To Holiness

I called for a fast there by the Ahava Canal, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and seek from him a safe journey for us, our children, and all our property.

Verse ConceptsFasting, Reasons ForFasting, Practice OfAttitudes Of HumilityJourneyRepentance, Examples OfRivers And StreamsTeachablenessCanalsHumbling OneselfFastingFasting And Prayer

Therefore do not give your daughters in marriage to their sons, and do not take their daughters in marriage for your sons. Do not ever seek their peace or welfare, so that you may be strong and may eat the good of the land and may leave it as an inheritance for your children forever.'

Verse ConceptsTreatyIntermarriageNot ProsperingNo Peace

When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard all this, they were very displeased that someone had come to seek benefit for the Israelites.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Israel and JudahCharacter Of WickedEnvy, Example OfMalice, Examples OfThe Ungodly Suffering

And why do you not pardon my transgression, and take away my iniquity? For now I will lie down in the dust, and you will seek me diligently, but I will be gone."

Verse ConceptsOffenceSleep, And DeathAcquittalIndividuals Passing AwayGod Not ForgivingLife Cut Short

You will lie down with no one to make you afraid, and many will seek your favor.

Verse ConceptsLying Down To RestFavor

Such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor, Jacob's descendants, who pray to him. (Selah)

Verse ConceptsFace Of GodGenerationsJacob, The PatriarchPsalm InterjectionsPurityseeking

May those who seek my life be embarrassed and humiliated! May those who plan to harm me be turned back and ashamed!

Verse ConceptsGod, As SaviordisgracePrayer, As Asking GodTrapPlottingAttempting To Kill MeHurtDisappointmenthurting

The Lord helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.

Verse ConceptsGod Saving From EnemiesGod's ProtectionProtection From EnemiesHelping Those In Needshelterhelphelping

Those who seek my life try to entrap me; those who want to harm me speak destructive words; all day long they say deceitful things.

Verse ConceptsDeception In Fallen Human NaturePersecution, Forms OfEvil PlansTrapCharacter Of WickedMan TrappingAll DayAttempting To Kill Me

May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, "May the Lord be praised!"

Verse ConceptsSeeking GodRejoicingLoving God's Things

Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift.

Verse ConceptsMarriage, The Bridegroom

For foreigners attack me; ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life. (Selah)

Verse ConceptsSuffering, Causes OfSuffering, Nature OfAttempting To Kill MePsalm Interjections

Enemies seek to destroy my life, but they will descend into the depths of the earth.

Verse ConceptsdepthAttempting To Kill Meseeking

Let none who rely on you be disgraced because of me, O sovereign Lord and king! Let none who seek you be ashamed because of me, O God of Israel!

Verse ConceptsNot Put To ShameLosing Honour

The oppressed look on -- let them rejoice! You who seek God, may you be encouraged!

Verse ConceptsMeeknessSeeking GodSpiritual Life, Maintained Byrevivalhumble

May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, "May God be praised!"

Verse ConceptsSeeking GodRejoicingPenitentLoving God's ThingsJoy And Happinessjoyful

Cover their faces with shame, so they might seek you, O Lord.

Verse ConceptsNot Seeking God

Boast about his holy name! Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

Verse ConceptsSeeking GodRejoicing

Seek the Lord and the strength he gives! Seek his presence continually!

Verse ConceptsFace Of GodPrayerfulnessSeeking God's StrengthStrengthstrenghseeking

How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart,

Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritSeeking GodSpiritualityEarnestnessKeep The Commandments!

I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts.

Verse ConceptsPeople Belong To GodSave Us!

The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes.

Verse ConceptsSeeking GodWickedNot Seeking GodGod's Salvation Made KnownBeing Saved

Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.

Verse ConceptsJusticeSeeking GodGod Giving UnderstandingNot Understanding Other Things

Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life.

Verse ConceptsHatredHonestyMurderHating The RighteousReady To Killhaters

Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceCelebritiesPleasing MenSeeking The Favour Of GodMaking DecisionsFavor

Whatever exists now has already been, and whatever will be has already been; for God will seek to do again what has occurred in the past.

Verse ConceptsNothing NewThe FutureEverything Happening For A ReasonThe Pastpastreproduction

The Maidens to the Beloved: Where has your beloved gone, O most beautiful among women? Where has your beloved turned? Tell us, that we may seek him with you.

Verse ConceptsWhere To?

Therefore, the sovereign Lord who commands armies, the powerful ruler of Israel, says this: "Ah, I will seek vengeance against my adversaries, I will take revenge against my enemies.

Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfRetributionGod Executes VengeanceRevengeventing

They will say to you, "Seek oracles at the pits used to conjure up underworld spirits, from the magicians who chirp and mutter incantations. Should people not seek oracles from their gods, by asking the dead about the destiny of the living?"

Verse ConceptsAstrologyFamiliar SpiritsSpiritsSpiritismNecromancyDivinationFortunetellingAvoid SpiritismOccultismguidancewitchespsychicsOccult Being Powerless Before God

The people did not return to the one who struck them, they did not seek reconciliation with the Lord who commands armies.

Verse ConceptsPrayerlessnessGod Is TruthfulAfflictions Of The WickedNot Returning To GodGod Beating PeopleNot Seeking God

The Egyptians will panic, and I will confuse their strategy. They will seek guidance from the idols and from the spirits of the dead, from the pits used to conjure up underworld spirits, and from the magicians.

Verse ConceptsadvisersHuman EmotionGuidance, Need For God'sHeart, HumanMediumsPessimismPlansSpiritsDivinationNecromancyLosing CourageOccultismOccult Being Powerless Before God

The one who lives uprightly and speaks honestly; the one who refuses to profit from oppressive measures and rejects a bribe; the one who does not plot violent crimes and does not seek to harm others --

Verse ConceptsAcceptance Of BribesEyes, GuardedBeing FairFinancial AdviceAvoiding Bribes

I have not spoken in secret, in some hidden place. I did not tell Jacob's descendants, 'Seek me in vain!' I am the Lord, the one who speaks honestly, who makes reliable announcements.

Verse ConceptsHonestyJacob, The PatriarchLordship, Human And DivineSecrecySeeking GodGod's Word Is Righteoussecrets

"Listen to me, you who pursue godliness, who seek the Lord! Look at the rock from which you were chiseled, at the quarry from which you were dug!

Verse ConceptsPursuing GoodRighteousness, Of BelieversExcavationclosure

Among the smooth stones of the stream are the idols you love; they, they are the object of your devotion. You pour out liquid offerings to them, you make an offering. Because of these things I will seek vengeance.

Verse Conceptsdrink offeringMaking Cereal Offerings And Libations

They seek me day after day; they want to know my requirements, like a nation that does what is right and does not reject the law of their God. They ask me for just decrees; they want to be near God.

Verse ConceptseagernessAskingNominal ReligionHypocrites, Description OfNot Coming Near To GodMaking Decisions

to announce the year when the Lord will show his favor, the day when our God will seek vengeance, to console all who mourn,

Verse ConceptsAfflicted SaintsAfflictions, Consolation DuringA Time Of SalvationGod Executes VengeanceGod Will Comfort

Sharon will become a pasture for sheep, and the Valley of Achor a place where cattle graze; they will belong to my people, who seek me.

Verse ConceptsHerdsPasturing The Flock

What good will it do you then to go down to Egypt to seek help from the Egyptians? What good will it do you to go over to Assyria to seek help from the Assyrians?

Verse ConceptsDrinksTrust, Lack Of

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
שׁחר 
Shachar 
Usage: 12

ἐπιζητέω 
Epizeteo 
Usage: 8

בּקשׁ 
Baqash 
Usage: 225

חקר 
Chaqar 
Usage: 27

ἐκζητέω 
Ekzeteo 
Usage: 5

ζητέω 
Zeteo 
seek , seek for , go about , desire ,
Usage: 79

אנה 
'anah 
Usage: 4

בּעה בּעא 
B@`a' (Aramaic) 
Usage: 12

בּקר 
Baqar 
Usage: 7

בּקּרה 
Baqqarah 
Usage: 1

גּלל 
Galal 
Usage: 18

דּרשׁ 
Darash 
Usage: 164

חפר 
Chaphar 
Usage: 22

קראה 
Qir'ah 
Usage: 99

תּוּר 
Tuwr 
Usage: 23

ἀναζητέω 
Anazeteo 
Usage: 2

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