ἐξερευνάω
exereunaō
to search out
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἐξερευνάω (exereunaō) is a verb that means "to search out." Its primary function is to convey the idea of actively seeking or investigating something. The semantic domain of Cognition & Perception suggests that this word is closely related to the process of gathering information and understanding. Given its definition and semantic domain, it is likely that ἐξερευνάω is used in contexts where someone is seeking knowledge, truth, or understanding. The fact that it occurs only once in the Bible suggests that its usage is specialized or idiomatic. Without more information, it is difficult to determine the exact significance of this word in its singular biblical occurrence. However, its meaning and function can be understood as a general sense of inquiry or investigation.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text