ἐξερευν-άω G1830
to search out, examine carefully; investigate thoroughly or explore diligently
This verb means to search out or examine carefully, conducting thorough investigation. First Peter 1:10 describes Old Testament prophets who 'searched diligently' concerning the salvation they prophesied. The term emphasizes intensive, careful examination. Classical and LXX usage shows it means to search out thoroughly, to investigate. Peter depicts prophets as diligent researchers into their own prophecies, seeking to understand the time and manner of the coming salvation they foretold but didn't fully comprehend.
Senses
1. sense 1 — First Peter 1:10 describes prophets who 'searched and inquired diligently' (ἐξηραύνησαν) about the salvation they predicted. The aorist verb marks their completed investigation. These prophets were both proclaimers and puzzled researchers, examining their own Spirit-given words to understand timing and fulfillment. Spanish escudriñaron and German erforschen convey the thorough searching. Peter shows the prophets' humility: they served future generations, knowing their prophecies pointed beyond their own time to Christ and the gospel now revealed. 1×
AR["فَتَّشوا"]·ben["অনুসন্ধান-করেছিলেন"]·DE["erforschen"]·EN["searched-out"]·FR["ἐξηραύνησαν"]·heb["חָקְרוּ"]·HI["छान-बीन-की"]·ID["telah-mencari"]·IT["exēraunēsan"]·jav["kang-naliti"]·KO["부지런히-살핀"]·PT["investigaram"]·RU["исследовали"]·ES["escudriñaron"]·SW["walichunguza"]·TR["araştırdılar"]·urd["چھان-بین-کی"]
Related Senses
H4941 1. justice, righteousness (134×)H4941 2. judgment, judicial decision (119×)H4941 3. ordinances, statutes (plural) (110×)H8199 1. to judge, adjudicate (98×)G2919 1. judge, pass judgment (76×)H8199 2. judge (person, office-holder) (61×)G2920 1. judgment / condemnation (48×)H7378 1. Qal: quarrel, contend, strive (42×)H4941 4. prescribed ordinance, regulation (34×)G1832 1. it is lawful, it is permitted (32×)G2917 1. judgment, condemnation (27×)G2919 2. be judged, stand trial (27×)H5360 1. vengeance, retribution (27×)H7378 2. Qal: plead, defend, litigate (22×)G2723 1. accuse, bring charges against (20×)G2923 1. judge (one who judges/decides) (19×)G2632 1. condemn, pass judgment against (18×)H1777 1. judge, adjudicate (18×)H1576 1. recompense, retribution (17×)H5359 1. vengeance, retribution (17×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
ἐξερευν-άω (later ἐξερευν-έραυν- LXX, search out, examine, LXX+5th c.BC+:—middle, Refs 2nd c.BC+