Definition
ἐξ-ετάζω
(ἐτάζω (rare), to examine), [in LXX: Deuteronomy 13:14-15, Deuteronomy 19:18, 1 Chronicles 28:9 A (דָּרַשׁ), דָּרַשׁ), Psalm 11:5-6 (בָּחַן), Wis.6.3, Sir.3.21, al. ;]
to examine closely, inquire carefully (of ): before περί (with ἀκριβῶς), Matthew 2:8; before τίς, Matthew 10:11; with accusative of person(s), John 21:12.
Synonyms: ἀνακρίνω, ἐραυνάω (see DCG, ii, 594b)
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Matthew 2:8ἐξετάσατε · [and] searchAnd sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.”
- Matthew 10:11ἐξετάσατε · find outWhatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on.
- John 21:12ἐξετάσαι · to ask“Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord.