9 occurrences

'Seeks' in the Bible

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

Verse ConceptsFruits Of SinSeeking For Abstract ThingsFavorpositivity

A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom],But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfMockeryRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledgemockers

The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge

A rebellious man seeks only evil;Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Verse ConceptsPitilessnessRebellion against Godrebellion

He who [willfully] separates himself [from God and man] 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

She looks for wool and flaxAnd works with willing hands in delight.

Verse ConceptsFlaxeagernessWoolIndustryDoing One's Work

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