3 occurrences in 12 translations

'Sought' in the Bible

I brought no mangled carcass to you--I bore its loss. From my hand you sought it, whether stolen by day or stolen by night.

Verse ConceptsCompensationLossOppression, Nature OfShepherds, As OccupationsAnimals Torn To PiecesDay Or Night

Then Reuben answered them, saying, "Did I not say to you, do not sin against the boy? But you did not listen, and now, behold, his blood has been sought."

Verse ConceptsBlood, as symbol of guiltJudgement On MurderersWronging Other Peopleaccounting

And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.

Verse ConceptsHousesPrivacySuffering, Emotional Aspects OfPartialityBowelsHasty ActionPrivate Rooms

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Assay (3 instances)
Attempt (41 instances)
Search (210 instances)
Sought (223 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
בּעה 
Ba`ah 
Usage: 5

בּקשׁ 
Baqash 
Usage: 225

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