Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to search out
Usage: ἐξ-εραυνάω (Rec. ἐξερευνάω), -ῶ, [in LXX for חָקַר, נָצַר, etc. ;] to search out, search carefully: before περί, 1Pe.1:10.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1830
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
20
Books
13
Strong's G1830 Quick Answer
Strong's G1830 ἐξερευνάω (exereunao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. exereunao (ex-er-yoo-nah'-o) v. 1. to explore (figuratively) [from G1537 and G2045] It has 20 linked Bible usages across 13 books. Visible English usage signals include searched. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- exereunao (ex-er-yoo-nah'-o) v. 1. to explore (figuratively) [from G1537 and G2045]
- Usage
- 20 linked usages
- Books
- 13 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- searched
Meaning and Definition
exereunao (ex-er-yoo-nah'-o) v. 1. to explore (figuratively) [from G1537 and G2045] KJV: search diligently Root(s): G1537, G2045
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1830. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1830 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render exereunao, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
searched
1 Peter 1:10
How Strong's G1830 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 16 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1830 (ἐξερευνάω) appears 20 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Chronicles 19:3 — ἐξερευνήσωσιν
- 1 Maccabees 3:5 — ἐξερευνῶν
- 1 Maccabees 3:48 — ἐξηρεύνων
- 1 Kingdoms 23:23 — ἐξερευνήσω
- Amos 9:3 — ἐξερευνήσω
Strong's G1830 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1830 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
Strong's G1830 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
16 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Ephraim rooted them out in Amalek, Behind thee was Benjamin among thy people: The inhabitants of Machir came down with me searching out the enemy, And from Zebulun came they that draw with the scribe’s pen of record.
Take notice, then, and learn, and I will go with you; and it shall come to pass that if he is in the land, I will search him out among all the thousands of Judah.
And the chiefs of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Is it to honor thy father before thee, that David has sent comforters to thee? Have not his servants come to thee that they might search the city, and to spy out the land?
Strong's G1830 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
But inquire not ye of mine act: for I will not declare it unto you, till the things be finished that I do.
For he pursued the wicked, and sought them out, and burned up those that vexed his people.
and laid open the book of the law, wherein the heathen had sought to paint the likeness of their images.
Usage Excerpts
First 20 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1830.
Ephraim rooted them out in Amalek, Behind thee was Benjamin among thy people: The inhabitants of Machir came down with me searching out the enemy, And from Zebulun came they that draw with the scribe’s pen of record.
Take notice, then, and learn, and I will go with you; and it shall come to pass that if he is in the land, I will search him out among all the thousands of Judah.
And the chiefs of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Is it to honor thy father before thee, that David has sent comforters to thee? Have not his servants come to thee that they might search the city, and to spy out the land?
They have searched out iniquity; They have wearied themselves with searching diligently, A man shall approach and the heart is deep,
Let his creditor exact all that belongs to him: And let strangers spoil his labors.
Blessed are they that search out his testimonies: They will diligently seek him with the whole heart.
Instruct me, and I will search out thy law, And will keep it with my whole heart.
The injustice of the proud has been multiplied against me: But I will search out thy commandments with all my heart.
Depart from me, ye evildoers; For I will search out the commandments of my God.
Thy testimonies are wonderful: Therefore my soul has sought them out.
And if thou shalt seek it as silver, And search diligently for it as for treasures;
Our way has been searched out and examined, And we will turn to the Lord.
He has ruined my vine, and utterly broken my fig trees: he has utterly searched my vine, and cast it down; he has peeled its branches.
If they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, thence will I search them out and take them; and if they should go down from my presence into the depths of the sea, there will I command the serpent, and he shall bite them.
How has Esau been searched out, and how have his hidden things been detected?
And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will search Jerusalem with a candle, and will take vengeance on the men that despise the things committed to them; but they say in their hearts, The Lord will not do any good, neither will he do any evil.
Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
But inquire not ye of mine act: for I will not declare it unto you, till the things be finished that I do.
For he pursued the wicked, and sought them out, and burned up those that vexed his people.
and laid open the book of the law, wherein the heathen had sought to paint the likeness of their images.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1830, grouped by book.
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 7 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Amos 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Obadiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zephaniah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1830 FAQ
What does exereunao (ἐξερευνάω) mean?
Exereunao (Strong's G1830) is a Greek word most simply glossed "search diligently". exereunao (ex-er-yoo-nah'-o) v. 1. to explore (figuratively) [from G1537 and G2045]
How many times is exereunao (ἐξερευνάω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 20 linked usages for Strong's G1830 across 13 books.
Where can I study exereunao (ἐξερευνάω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1830 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate exereunao (ἐξερευνάω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as searched. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1830 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 16 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1830, with linked reader references where each row is available.