12 occurrences in 9 translations

'Seeks' in the Bible

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor,But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

Verse ConceptsFruits Of SinSeeking For Abstract ThingsFavorpositivity

An evil man seeks only rebellion;a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Verse ConceptsPitilessnessRebellion against Godrebellion

He who separates himself seeks his own desire,He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPeople Parting

The soul of the wicked desires evil [like an addictive substance];His neighbor finds no compassion in his eyes.

Verse ConceptsMercy, HumanEvil Desiresnagging

Evil men don't understand justice, but whoever seeks the LORD understands it all.

Verse ConceptsJusticeSeeking GodGod Giving UnderstandingNot Understanding Other Things

Bible Theasaurus

Assay (3 instances)
Attempt (41 instances)
Search (210 instances)
Seeks (57 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἐπιζητέω 
Epizeteo 
Usage: 8

ἐκζητέω 
Ekzeteo 
Usage: 5

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

ἀναζητέω 
Anazeteo 
Usage: 2

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