"to search out; to inquire by interrogation, examine strictly, Mt. 2:8; 10:11; to interrogate, Jn. 21:12*"
Definition and meaning
to search out; to inquire by interrogation, examine strictly, Mt. 2:8; 10:11; to interrogate, Jn. 21:12*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐξετάζω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of exetazo (G1833) across the King James Bible.
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
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Common questions
Strong's G1833 (exetazo) is a Greek word that means: to search out; to inquire by interrogation, examine strictly, Mt. 2:8; 10:11; to interrogate, Jn. 21:12* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word exetazo (G1833) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1833 is exetazo, a Greek word defined as: to search out; to inquire by interrogation, examine strictly, Mt. 2:8; 10:11; to interrogate, Jn. 21:12*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
exetazo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.