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Strong's G327 ἀναζητέω (anazeteo)

Anazeteo means “seek” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H327 — achashtaran (“camel”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G327
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 5

Strong's G327 Quick Answer

Strong's G327 ἀναζητέω (anazeteo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. anazeteo (an-ad-zay-teh'-o) v. 1. to search out [from G303 and G2212] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include seek. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
anazeteo (an-ad-zay-teh'-o) v. 1. to search out [from G303 and G2212]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
seek

Meaning and Definition

anazeteo (an-ad-zay-teh'-o) v. 1. to search out [from G303 and G2212] KJV: seek Root(s): G303, G2212

Original Word
ἀναζητέω
Transliteration
anazeteo
Derivation
Root: ζητέω R1: 303 R2: 2212
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G327. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to search

Usage: ἀνα-ζητέω, -ῶ [in LXX: Job.3:4 (דָּרַשׁ), Job.10:6 (בָּקַשׁ pi.), 2Ma.13:21 * ;] to look for or seek carefully ("specially of searching for human beings, with an implication of difficulty": MM, VGT, see word): Luk.2:44-45 Act.11:25.† (AS)

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How Strong's G327 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render anazeteo, 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.

seek Acts 11:25

How Strong's G327 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 3 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 G327 (ἀναζητέω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G327 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 G327 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 2:44 KJV

But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

Acts 11:25 KJV

Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:

Strong's G327 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 1:15 Septuagint / Brenton

And let them be for light in the firmament of the heaven, so as to shine upon the earth, and it was so.

Job 3:4 Septuagint / Brenton

Let that night be darkness, And let not the Lord regard it from above, Neither let light come upon it.

Job 10:6 Septuagint / Brenton

That thou hast inquired into mine iniquity, And searched out my sins?

Strong's G327 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 13:21 Septuagint / Brenton

But Rhodocus, who was in the Jews’ host, disclosed the secrets to the enemies; therefore he was sought out, and when they had gotten him, they put him in prison.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G327.

Genesis 1:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And let them be for light in the firmament of the heaven, so as to shine upon the earth, and it was so.
Job 3:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Let that night be darkness, And let not the Lord regard it from above, Neither let light come upon it.
Job 10:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
That thou hast inquired into mine iniquity, And searched out my sins?
Luke 2:44 New Testament, KJV
But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
Acts 11:25 New Testament, KJV
Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
2 Maccabees 13:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But Rhodocus, who was in the Jews’ host, disclosed the secrets to the enemies; therefore he was sought out, and when they had gotten him, they put him in prison.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G327, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G327 FAQ

What does anazeteo (ἀναζητέω) mean?

Anazeteo (Strong's G327) is a Greek word most simply glossed "seek". anazeteo (an-ad-zay-teh'-o) v. 1. to search out [from G303 and G2212]

How many times is anazeteo (ἀναζητέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G327 across 5 books.

Where can I study anazeteo (ἀναζητέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G327 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate anazeteo (ἀναζητέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as seek. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G327 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G327, with linked reader references where each row is available.