3 occurrences
'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.
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."
Then Joseph {hurried away}, {being overcome with emotion} toward his brother, and sought for [a place] to cry. Then he went into a room and wept there.
Bible Theasaurus
Assay (3 instances)
Attempt (41 instances)
Search (210 instances)
Seek (465 instances)
Sought (223 instances)
Try (134 instances)