Greek word · Strong's G2147

εὑρίσκω

heurískō · verb · “to find”

In a sentence

Heuriskō means «to find» — used of finding a coin, a sheep, a hidden treasure, and supremely the kingdom of God by those who seek.

Heuriskō runs through Jesus' parables — the lost sheep found, the lost coin found, the prodigal son found alive. «I have found my sheep that was lost.»

It also names what disciples find: a hidden treasure, a pearl of great price, the kingdom of heaven. Jesus promises, «seek, and you will find.»

Strong's reference

Definition: to find (literally or figuratively)

KJV usage: find, get, obtain, perceive, see

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Luke 15:9 “And when she finds it, she calls together her friends and neighbors to say, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost coin.’” Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.