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Definition:

The term "seek" means to look for something or someone. The past tense is "sought." It can also mean "try hard" or "make an effort" to do something.

  • To "seek" or "look for" an opportunity to do something can mean to "try to find a time" to do it.
  • To "seek Yahweh" means to "spend time and energy getting to know Yahweh and learning to obey him."
  • To "seek protection" means to "try to find a person or place that will protect you from danger."
  • To "seek justice" means to "make an effort to see that people are treated justly or fairly."
  • To "seek the truth" means to "make an effort to find out what the truth is."
  • To "seek favor" means to "try to get favor" or to "do things to cause someone to help you."

(See also: just, true)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H579, H1156, H1239, H1243, H1245, H1556, H1875, H2470, H2603, H2658, H2664, H3289, H7125, H7592, H7836, H8446, G327, G1567, G1934, G2052, G2212