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εὑρίσκω

ehuriskōto find/meetHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb176 occurrences16 books167 verses

Definition

εὑρίσκω,

[in LXX chiefly for מצא, also for נשׂג hi., etc. ;]

to find, with or without previous search: absol., opposite to ζητέω, Matthew 7:7, 8 Luke 11:9, 10; with accusative, Matthew 2:8, Mark 1:37, Acts 13:22, 2 Timothy 1:17, al.; pass., οὐχ εὑ., of disappearance, Hebrews 11:5, Revelation 16:20, al.; γῆ κ. τὰ ἐν αὐτῇ ἔργα εὑρεθήσεται (for conjectures as to the meaning of this reading, see Mayor, ICC, in l.), 2 Peter 3:10, WH, R, mg. Metaphorical, to find, find out by inquiry, learn, discover: Luke 19:48, Acts 4:21; αἰτίαν, John 18:38, Acts 13:28, al.; pass., Matthew 1:18, Luke 17:18, Romans 7:10, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Galatians 2:17, 1 Peter 1:7, Revelation 5:4, al.; of attaining to the knowledge of God, εὑ. θεόν, Acts 17:27; pass., Romans 10:20 (LXX). Mid., to find for oneself, gain, procure, obtain: with accusative of thing(s), λύτρωσιν, Hebrews 9:12; act. in same sense (so cl. poets, but not in Attic prose), Matthew 10:39; 11:29, Luke 1:30, Acts 7:46, 2 Timothy 1:18, al. (cf. ἀν-ευρίσκω).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as εὑρίσκω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

176 total
  1. Philippians 2:8εὑρεθεὶς · being found
    And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.
  2. Philippians 3:9εὑρεθῶ · be found
    …and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.
  3. 2 Timothy 1:17εὗρεν · he found
    Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.
  4. 2 Timothy 1:18εὑρεῖν
    May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.
  5. Hebrews 4:16εὕρωμεν · find
    Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
  6. Hebrews 9:12εὑράμενος · thus securing
    He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.
  7. Hebrews 11:5ηὑρίσκετο · He could not be found
    By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.
  8. Hebrews 12:17εὗρεν · He could find
    For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.
  9. 1 Peter 1:7εὑρεθῇ · may result in
    …so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  10. 1 Peter 2:22εὑρέθη · was found
    “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”
  11. 2 Peter 3:10εὑρεθήσεται · will be laid bare
    But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.
  12. 2 Peter 3:14εὑρεθῆναι · to be found
    Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
  13. 2 John 1:4εὕρηκα · find
    I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
  14. Revelation 2:2εὗρες · exposed
    I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.
  15. Revelation 3:2εὕρηκά · I have found
    Wake up and strengthen what remains, which is about to die; for I have found your deeds incomplete in the sight of My God.
  16. Revelation 5:4εὑρέθη · was found
    And I began to weep bitterly, because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or look inside it.
  17. Revelation 9:6εὑρήσουσιν · will not find
    In those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, but death will escape them.
  18. Revelation 12:8εὑρέθη · found
    But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels.
  19. Revelation 14:5εὑρέθη · was found
    And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.
  20. Revelation 16:20εὑρέθησαν · could be found
    Then every island fled, and no mountain could be found.
  21. Revelation 18:14εὑρήσουσιν · never to be [seen]
    And they will say: “The fruit of your soul’s desire has departed from you; all your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be seen again.”
  22. Revelation 18:21εὑρεθῇ · never to be [seen]
    Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again.
  23. Revelation 18:22εὑρεθῇ · be [found]
    And the sound of harpists and musicians, of flute players and trumpeters, will never ring out in you again. Nor will any craftsmen of any trade be found in you again, nor the sound of a millstone be heard in you again.
  24. Revelation 18:24εὑρέθη · there was found
    And there was found in her the blood of prophets and saints, and of all who had been slain on the earth.
  25. Revelation 20:11εὑρέθη · was found
    Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
  26. Revelation 20:15εὑρέθη · was found
    And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.