ἐπιζητῶ
epizētéō
I seek
To seek out with purpose, to strive intently for, to search diligently with a strong sense of desire or need. The core sense is an intensified form of 'seeking,' implying a deliberate or forceful search. In various contexts, it can connote investigation, inquiry, pursuit, or even demanding something strongly.
Philippians 4:17 · Word #7
Lexicon G1934
| Lemma | ἐπιζητέω |
| Transliteration | epizētéō |
| Strong's | G1934 |
| Definition | To seek out with purpose, to strive intently for, to search diligently with a strong sense of desire or need. The core sense is an intensified form of 'seeking,' implying a deliberate or forceful search. In various contexts, it can connote investigation, inquiry, pursuit, or even demanding something strongly. |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 1P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | I seek |
| Literal | I-seek |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐπιζητέω |
| Strong's | G1934 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1934-06
I earnestly seek
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing action), active voice, indicative mood, first person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative, first person singular, expresses an ongoing, active pursuit by the speaker. "Earnestly seek" reflects the intensified force of ἐπί added to ζητέω, conveying deliberate and purposeful striving. |
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