8 occurrences

'Sought' in the Bible

Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

Verse ConceptsColors, GreenPeople Passing AwaySeeking But Not Finding People

In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.

Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofNo ComfortHealing And ComfortOvercoming Hard TimesGetting Through Hard TimesFeeling Lostproblemssoultired

When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God.

Verse ConceptsDeathbedsAfflictions, Benefits OfGod KillingGod Killed His People

O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.

Verse ConceptsCruelty, examples ofenemies, of believersPride, Results OfArrogance, Characterizes The WickedAttempting To Kill MeIn Front

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

Verse ConceptsSin, Nature OfRenewed HeartDeterminationWhole HeartednessSingle Mindednesswandering

I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

Verse ConceptsPeople Belong To GodSave Us!

Bible Theasaurus

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

Reverse Interlinear

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

בּקשׁ 
Baqash 
Usage: 225

King James Version Public Domain