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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Inquire</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/i/inquire.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/matthew/2-7.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/i/inquire.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Inquire</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/i/inquest--general_scriptures_concerning.htm" title="Inquest: General Scriptures Concerning">&#9668;</a> Inquire <a href="/topical/i/inquire_of_god.htm" title="Inquire of God">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> &#8226; <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the biblical context, the term "inquire" refers to the act of seeking information, guidance, or understanding, often through prayer or consultation with God, prophets, or other spiritual leaders. The concept of inquiring is deeply rooted in the desire for divine wisdom and direction, reflecting a heart that seeks to align with God's will.<br><br><b>Old Testament Usage</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, inquiring of the Lord was a common practice among the Israelites, especially their leaders. This act was often associated with seeking God's guidance in decision-making, particularly in matters of national importance, such as warfare or leadership. For instance, King David frequently inquired of the Lord before making significant decisions. In <a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2</a>, David inquired of the Lord, asking, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" The Lord responded, providing David with the guidance he sought.<br><br>The practice of inquiring of God was not limited to kings. The priests and prophets also played a crucial role in this process. The Urim and Thummim, sacred lots used by the high priest, were tools for inquiring of God, as seen in passages like <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Exodus 28:30</a> and <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Numbers 27:21</a>. These objects were believed to reveal God's will in specific situations.<br><br><b>Prophets and Inquiring</b><br><br>Prophets served as intermediaries through whom people could inquire of God. In <a href="/1_samuel/9-9.htm">1 Samuel 9:9</a>, it is noted, "Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he would say, 'Come, let us go to the seer,' for the prophet of today was formerly called the seer." This highlights the role of prophets as conduits for divine revelation.<br><br>The prophet Jeremiah was often consulted for God's guidance. In <a href="/jeremiah/42-2.htm">Jeremiah 42:2-3</a>, the remnant of Judah asked him, "Please let our petition come before you; pray to the LORD your God on our behalf, that the LORD your God may tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do."<br><br><b>New Testament Perspective</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the concept of inquiring takes on a more personal dimension with the advent of the Holy Spirit. Believers are encouraged to seek God's wisdom through prayer and the guidance of the Spirit. <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a> advises, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him."<br><br>Jesus Himself emphasized the importance of seeking and inquiring in one's spiritual journey. In <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7</a>, He taught, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." This passage underscores the active role believers are to take in seeking God's will and understanding.<br><br><b>Inquiring in the Early Church</b><br><br>The early church continued the tradition of inquiring of God, particularly through prayer and communal discernment. In <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a>, the church in Antioch sought the Lord's direction through fasting and prayer, resulting in the commissioning of Barnabas and Saul for missionary work. This demonstrates the collective aspect of inquiring, where the community seeks God's guidance together.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The biblical concept of inquiring is a testament to the relationship between humanity and the divine, where individuals and communities seek to understand and fulfill God's purposes. Whether through direct prayer, the mediation of prophets, or the guidance of the Holy Spirit, inquiring remains a vital aspect of faith and obedience in the biblical narrative.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. i.</I>) To ask a question; to seek for truth or information by putting queries; as, to inquire about employment opportunities.<p>2. (<I>v. i.</I>) To seek to learn anything by recourse to the proper means of knowledge; to make examination.<p>3. (<I>v. t.</I>) To ask about; to seek to know by asking; to make examination or inquiry respecting.<p>4. (<I>v. t.</I>) To call or name.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">INQUIRE</span><p>in-kwir' (sha'al, "to ask," "desire"; zeteo, "to seek"); A form sometimes employed with reference to the practice of divination, as where Saul "inquires of" (or "consults") the witch of Endor as to the issue of the coming battle (<a href="/1_samuel/28-6.htm">1 Samuel 28:6, 7</a>) (see DIVINATION).<br><br>In <a href="/job/10-6.htm">Job 10:6</a>, "to inquire (baqash) after iniquity" signifies to bring to light and punish for it, and Job asks distractedly if God's time is so short that He is in a hurry to find him guilty and to punish him as if He had only a man's few days to live.<br><br>"To inquire of Yahweh" denotes the consultation of oracle, priest, prophet or Yahweh Himself, as to a certain course of action or as to necessary supplies. (<a href="/judges/20-27.htm">Judges 20:27</a> the King James Version, "to ask"; <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">1 Kings 22:5</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-9.htm">1 Samuel 9:9</a> (darash); <a href="/1_samuel/10-22.htm">1 Samuel 10:22</a> the King James Version; <a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">2 Samuel 2:1</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/5-19.htm">2 Samuel 5:19, 23</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-37.htm">Ezekiel 36:37</a>).<br><br>"To inquire (baqar) in his temple" (palace) means to find out all that constant fellowship or unbroken intercourse with God can teach (<a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a>).<br><br> <a href="/proverbs/20-25.htm">Proverbs 20:25</a> warns against rashness in making a vow and afterward considering (baqar, "to make inquiry") as to whether it can be fulfilled or how it may be eluded.<br><br>In the King James Version, the translation of several Greek words: diaginosko, "to know thoroughly" (<a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Acts 23:15</a>); epizeteo, "to seek after" (<a href="/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39</a>); suzeteo, "to seek together" (<a href="/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23</a>); exetazo, "to search out" (<a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Matthew 10:11</a>).<br><br>M. O. Evans<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4441.htm"><span class="l">4441. punthanomai -- to <b>inquire</b>, by impl. to learn</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 4440, 4441. punthanomai. 4442 . to <b>inquire</b>, by impl. to <b>...</b> understand. Word<br> Origin from a prim. root puth- Definition to <b>inquire</b>, by impl. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4441.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1905.htm"><span class="l">1905. eperotao -- to <b>inquire</b> of</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>inquire</b> of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: eperotao Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ep-er-o-tah&#39;-o) Short Definition: I interrogate, question, demand of Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1905.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/1934.htm"><span class="l">1934. epizeteo -- to <b>inquire</b> for</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>inquire</b> for. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epizeteo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ep-eed-zay-teh&#39;-o) Short Definition: I seek after, desire, search for <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1934.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/198b.htm"><span class="l">198b. akriboo -- to <b>inquire</b> with exactness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 198a, 198b. akriboo. 199 . to <b>inquire</b> with exactness. Transliteration:<br> akriboo Short Definition: determined. Word Origin from akribes <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/198b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p><a href="/greek/2477.htm"><span class="l">2477. historeo -- to <b>inquire</b> about, visit</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>inquire</b> about, visit. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: historeo Phonetic<br> Spelling: (his-tor-eh&#39;-o) Short Definition: I get acquainted with, visit <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2477.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1567a.htm"><span class="l">1567a. ekzeteo -- to seek out, demand, <b>inquire</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1567, 1567a. ekzeteo. 1567b . to seek out, demand, <b>inquire</b>. Transliteration:<br> ekzeteo Short Definition: charged. Word Origin from <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1567a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p><a href="/greek/1567.htm"><span class="l">1567. ekzeteo -- to seek out, demand, <b>inquire</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to seek out, demand, <b>inquire</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ekzeteo Phonetic<br> Spelling: (ek-zay-teh&#39;-o) Short Definition: I seek out, require Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1567.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/198.htm"><span class="l">198. akriboo -- exact, precise</span></a> <br><b>...</b> precise. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: akriboo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ak-ree-bo&#39;-o) Short Definition: I examine carefully, <b>inquire</b> strictly Definition: <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/198.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1833.htm"><span class="l">1833. exetazo -- to examine closely</span></a> <br><b>...</b> exetazo Phonetic Spelling: (ex-et-ad&#39;-zo) Short Definition: I examine, question,<br> search out Definition: I examine, question, <b>inquire</b> at, search out. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1833.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/350.htm"><span class="l">350. anakrino -- to examine, investigate</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to examine, investigate. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anakrino Phonetic<br> Spelling: (an-ak-ree&#39;-no) Short Definition: I examine, <b>inquire</b> into Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/350.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1240.htm"><span class="l">1240. beqar -- to <b>inquire</b>, seek</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1239, 1240. beqar. 1241 . to <b>inquire</b>, seek. Transliteration: beqar Phonetic<br> Spelling: (bek-ar&#39;) Short Definition: <b>inquire</b>. Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1240.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1158.htm"><span class="l">1158. baah -- to <b>inquire</b>, cause to swell or boil up</span></a><br><b>...</b> baah. 1159 . to <b>inquire</b>, cause to swell or boil up. Transliteration: baah Phonetic<br> Spelling: (baw-aw&#39;) Short Definition: <b>inquire</b>. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1158.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1239.htm"><span class="l">1239. baqar -- to <b>inquire</b>, seek</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1238b, 1239. baqar. 1240 . to <b>inquire</b>, seek. Transliteration: baqar Phonetic<br> Spelling: (baw-kar) Short Definition: seek. <b>...</b> make <b>inquire</b> ry, make search, seek <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1239.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7592.htm"><span class="l">7592. shaal -- to ask, <b>inquire</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 7591, 7592. shaal. 7593 . to ask, <b>inquire</b>. Transliteration: shaal Phonetic<br> Spelling: (shaw-al&#39;) Short Definition: ask. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7592.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm"><span class="l">1875. darash -- to resort to, seek</span></a><br><b>...</b> ask (1), avenge (1), calls (1), care (1), cares (3), comes the reckoning (1), consult<br> (2), consulted by them at all (1), demand (1), <b>inquire</b> (33), inquired (5 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1875.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_manichaean_controversy_/chapter_8_name_manichaeans_inquire.htm"><span class="l">The Manich??ans <b>Inquire</b> Whence is Evil and by this Question Think <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Concerning Two Souls, Against the Manich??ans. Chapter 8. "The Manich??ans <b>Inquire</b><br> Whence is Evil and by This Question Think They Have Triumphed. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 8 name manichaeans inquire.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_the_holy_trinity/chapter_1_in_what_way_we.htm"><span class="l">In what Way we must <b>Inquire</b> Concerning the Trinity.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book IX. Chapter 1."In What Way We Must <b>Inquire</b> Concerning the Trinity.<br> 1. We certainly seek a trinity,"not any trinity, but <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 1 in what way we.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_and_letters_of_st/chapter_x_the_rashness_of_those.htm"><span class="l">The Rashness of those who <b>Inquire</b> what God did Before He Created <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book XI. Chapter X."The Rashness of Those Who <b>Inquire</b> What God Did Before<br> He Created Heaven and Earth. 12. Lo, are they not full <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter x the rashness of those.htm</font><p><a href="/library/archelaus/the_acts_of_the_disputation_with_the_heresiarch_manes/15_the_judges_said_we.htm"><span class="l">The Judges Said: we Need not <b>Inquire</b> as to the Manner in which <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 15 The judges said: We need not <b>inquire</b> as to the manner in which that<br> primitive? The judges said: We need not <b>inquire</b> as to the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the acts of the disputation with the heresiarch manes/15 the judges said we.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_xxxiv_for_we_inquire.htm"><span class="l">For we <b>Inquire</b> of all those who Employ Such Invocations of God...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XXXIV. For we <b>inquire</b> of all those who employ such invocations of<br> God? For we <b>inquire</b> of all those who employ such invocations <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xxxiv for we inquire.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_xxxix_we_must_therefore.htm"><span class="l">We must Therefore <b>Inquire</b> what May be Fittingly Eaten or not by <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XXXIX. We must therefore <b>inquire</b> what may be fittingly eaten or<br> not by the rational and? We must therefore <b>inquire</b> what <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xxxix we must therefore.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_care_to_be_had_for_the_dead_/23_here_to_the_things.htm"><span class="l">Here, to the Things Thou Hast Thought Meet to <b>Inquire</b> of Me...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 23. Here, to the things thou hast thought meet to <b>inquire</b> of me? 23.<br> Here, to the things thou hast thought meet to <b>inquire</b> of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/on care to be had for the dead /23 here to the things.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_lviii_celsus_goes_on.htm"><span class="l">Celsus Goes on to Say: &quot;Let any one <b>Inquire</b> of the Egyptians...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter LVIII. Celsus goes on to say: &quot;Let any one <b>inquire</b> of the Egyptians?<br> Celsus goes on to say: &quot;Let any one <b>inquire</b> of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter lviii celsus goes on.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/homilies_on_the_gospel_of_john/tractate_xliv_john_chapter_ix.htm"><span class="l">John Chapter ix</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But if he says, I am; you <b>inquire</b> again of him, Are you a catechumen or a believer? <b>...</b><br> <b>Inquire</b>, and he will answer you. <b>Inquire</b> of him in whom he believes. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate xliv john chapter ix.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_66_the_signs_of.htm"><span class="l">The Signs of the Times</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3. Let us more particularly <b>inquire</b>, First, What were the times, whereof our Lord<br> here speaks; and what were the signs, whereby those times were to be <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 66 the signs of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/i/inquire.htm"><span class="l"><b>Inquire</b> (95 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (vi) To ask a question; to seek for truth or information by putting queries;<br> as, to <b>inquire</b> about employment opportunities. <b>...</b><b>INQUIRE</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/inquire.htm - 39k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/consult.htm"><span class="l">Consult (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> kon-sult' (sha'al, malakh, ya`ats (Aramaic) ye`aT; sumbouleuomai): (1) &quot;To ask,&quot;<br> &quot;<b>inquire</b>,&quot; &quot;seek advice.&quot; Ezekiel speaks of the king of Babylonian consulting <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/consult.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zebub.htm"><span class="l">Zebub (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> So he sent messengers, and said to them, &quot;Go, <b>inquire</b> of Baal Zebub, the god of<br> Ekron, whether I will recover of this sickness.&quot; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zebub.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/baal-zebub.htm"><span class="l">Baal-zebub (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ahaziah fell down through the lattice in his upper chamber that was in Samaria,<br> and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, <b>inquire</b> of Baal <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/baal-zebub.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/ba'al-ze'bub.htm"><span class="l">Ba'al-ze'bub (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> So he sent messengers, and said to them, &quot;Go, <b>inquire</b> of Baal Zebub, the god<br> of Ekron, whether I will recover of this sickness.&quot; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/ba'al-ze'bub.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/demand.htm"><span class="l">Demand (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (vt) To <b>inquire</b> authoritatively or earnestly; to ask, esp. in a peremptory<br> manner; to question. <b>...</b> 5. (vi) To make a demand; to <b>inquire</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/demand.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehosh'aphat.htm"><span class="l">Jehosh'aphat (75 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> RSV). 1 Kings 22:5 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel: '<b>Inquire</b>,<br> I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.' (See RSV). 1 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehosh'aphat.htm - 27k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ekron.htm"><span class="l">Ekron (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> So he sent messengers, and said to them, &quot;Go, <b>inquire</b> of Baal Zebub, the god of<br> Ekron, whether I will recover of this sickness.&quot; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ekron.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/guidance.htm"><span class="l">Guidance (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and sprinkle on it all the blood of the burnt offering, and all the blood of the<br> sacrifice; but the bronze altar shall be for me to <b>inquire</b> by.&quot; (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/guidance.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/investigate.htm"><span class="l">Investigate (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (vt) To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or<br> track mentally; to search into; to <b>inquire</b> and examine into with care and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/investigate.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/spirit-of-prostitution.html">What was the &#8220;spirit of prostitution&#8221; in Hosea 4:12? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/King-Jehoshaphat.html">Who was King Jehoshaphat in the Bible? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/King-Ahaziah.html">Who was King Ahaziah in the Bible? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/inquire.htm">Inquire: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Inquire (95 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/2-7.htm">Matthew 2:7</a></span><br />Then Herod, having secretly called the magi, inquired of them accurately the time of the star that was appearing;<br /><span class="source">(Root in DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/2-8.htm">Matthew 2:8</a></span><br />and having sent them to Beth-Lehem, he said, 'Having gone -- <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> ye exactly for the child, and whenever ye may have found, bring me back word, that I also having come may bow to him.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Matthew 10:11</a></span><br />"Whatever town or village you enter, <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> for some good man; and make his house your home till you leave the place.<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Matthew 11:2</a></span><br />Now John had heard in prison about the Christ's doings, and he sent some of his disciples to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span>:<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/13-28.htm">Matthew 13:28</a></span><br />"'Some enemy has done this,' he said. "'Shall we go, and collect it?' the men <span class="boldtext">inquire</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/18-36.htm">Luke 18:36</a></span><br />He heard a crowd of people going past, and inquired what it all meant.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEY ASV DBY NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23</a></span><br />And they began to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/13-24.htm">John 13:24</a></span><br />Simon Peter, then, doth beckon to this one, to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> who he may be concerning whom he speaketh,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/16-19.htm">John 16:19</a></span><br />Therefore Jesus perceived that they wanted to ask him, and he said to them, "Do you <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> among yourselves concerning this, that I said,'A little while, and you won't see me, and again a little while, and you will see me?'<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/21-12.htm">John 21:12</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, "Come and eat breakfast." None of the disciples dared <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of him, "Who are you?" knowing that it was the Lord.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/4-7.htm">Acts 4:7</a></span><br />When they had stood them in the middle of them, they inquired, "By what power, or in what name, have you done this?"<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB ASV DBY NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/9-11.htm">Acts 9:11</a></span><br />The Lord said to him, "Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> in the house of Judah for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,<br /><span class="source">(WEB WEY ASV WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Acts 10:29</a></span><br />Wherefore also, having been sent for, I came without saying anything against it. I <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> therefore for what reason ye have sent for me.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39</a></span><br />But if ye <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> anything concerning other matters, it will be settled in the regular assembly.<br /><span class="source">(DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Acts 23:15</a></span><br />Now therefore you and the Sanhedrin should make representations to the Tribune for him to bring him down to you, under the impression that you intend to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> more minutely about him; and we are prepared to assassinate him before he comes near the place."<br /><span class="source">(WEY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Acts 23:19</a></span><br />And the chiliarch having taken him by the hand, and having gone apart in private, inquired, What is it that thou hast to report to me?<br /><span class="source">(Root in DBY YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Acts 23:20</a></span><br />He said, "The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though intending to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> somewhat more accurately concerning him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20</a></span><br />Being perplexed how to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-35.htm">1 Corinthians 14:35</a></span><br />If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for a woman to chatter in the assembly.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23</a></span><br />Whether 'any <span class="boldtext">inquire</span>' about Titus, 'he is' my partner and 'my' fellow-worker to you-ward, or our brethren, 'they are' the messengers of the churches, 'they are' the glory of Christ.<br /><span class="source">(ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/1-18.htm">Galatians 1:18</a></span><br />Then, three years later, I went up to Jerusalem to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> for Peter, and I spent a fortnight with him.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17</a></span><br />Nay, when he was here in Rome, he took great pains to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> where I was living, and at last he found me.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">1 Peter 3:11</a></span><br />Let him turn from evil, and do good; Let him <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> for peace and go in pursuit of it.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/24-57.htm">Genesis 24:57</a></span><br />And they said, We will call the damsel, and <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> at her mouth.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">Genesis 25:22</a></span><br />The children struggled together within her. She said, "If it be so, why do I live?" She went to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/18-15.htm">Exodus 18:15</a></span><br />Moses said to his father-in-law, "Because the people come to me to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of God.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/27-33.htm">Leviticus 27:33</a></span><br />He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and that for which it is changed shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Numbers 27:21</a></span><br />He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> for him by the judgment of the Urim before Yahweh: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-32.htm">Deuteronomy 4:32</a></span><br />For ask now of the days that are past, which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and from the one end of the sky to the other, whether there has been any such thing as this great thing is, or has been heard like it?<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-30.htm">Deuteronomy 12:30</a></span><br />take heed to yourself that you not be ensnared to follow them, after that they are destroyed from before you; and that you not <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> after their gods, saying, "How do these nations serve their gods? I will do likewise."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14</a></span><br />then you shall <span class="boldtext">inquire</span>, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in the midst of you,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4</a></span><br />and it be told you, and you have heard of it, then you shall <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> diligently; and behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in Israel,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-9.htm">Deuteronomy 17:9</a></span><br />and you shall come to the priests the Levites, and to the judge who shall be in those days: and you shall <span class="boldtext">inquire</span>; and they shall show you the sentence of judgment.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-18.htm">Deuteronomy 19:18</a></span><br />and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a FALSE witness, and have testified falsely against his brother; <br /><span class="source">(See JPS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/9-14.htm">Joshua 9:14</a></span><br />And the men took of their victuals, but they did not <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> at the mouth of Jehovah.<br /><span class="source">(DBY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/4-20.htm">Judges 4:20</a></span><br />He said to her, "Stand in the door of the tent, and it shall be, when any man comes and inquires of you, and says,'Is there any man here?' that you shall say,'No.'"<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/6-29.htm">Judges 6:29</a></span><br />They said one to another, "Who has done this thing?" When they inquired and asked, they said, "Gideon the son of Joash has done this thing."<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/18-5.htm">Judges 18:5</a></span><br />And they said to him, "<span class="boldtext">Inquire</span> of God, we pray thee, that we may know whether the journey on which we are setting out will succeed."<br /><span class="source">(DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-9.htm">1 Samuel 9:9</a></span><br />(In earlier times in Israel, when a man went to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of God, thus he said, "Come, and let us go to the seer;" for he who is now called a prophet was before called a Seer.)<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-36.htm">1 Samuel 14:36</a></span><br />Saul said, "Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and take spoil among them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them." They said, "Do whatever seems good to you." Then the priest said, "Let us draw near here to God."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-56.htm">1 Samuel 17:56</a></span><br />The king said, "<span class="boldtext">Inquire</span> whose son the young man is!"<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-15.htm">1 Samuel 22:15</a></span><br />Have I today begun to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of God for him? Be it far from me! Don't let the king impute anything to his servant, nor to all the house of my father; for your servant knows nothing of all this, less or more."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/28-7.htm">1 Samuel 28:7</a></span><br />Then said Saul to his servants, "Seek me a woman who has a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of her." His servants said to him, "Behold, there is a woman who has a familiar spirit at Endor."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/28-16.htm">1 Samuel 28:16</a></span><br />And Samuel said, Why then dost thou <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of me, seeing Jehovah is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/8-10.htm">2 Samuel 8:10</a></span><br />and Toi sent Joram his son to king David, to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadadezer and smitten him; for Hadadezer was continually at war with Toi. And he brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of bronze.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">2 Samuel 20:18</a></span><br />And she spoke saying, They were wont to speak in old time saying, Just <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> in Abel; and so they ended.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5</a></span><br />Yahweh said to Ahijah, "Behold, the wife of Jeroboam comes to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of you concerning her son; for he is sick. Thus and thus you shall tell her; for it will be, when she comes in, that she will pretend to be another woman."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">1 Kings 22:5</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> first for the word of Yahweh."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of Yahweh, that we may <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of him?"<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8</a></span><br />The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "There is yet one man by whom we may <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh, Micaiah the son of Imlah; but I hate him; for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil." Jehoshaphat said, "Don't let the king say so."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">2 Kings 1:2</a></span><br />Ahaziah fell down through the lattice in his upper chamber that was in Samaria, and was sick. So he sent messengers, and said to them, "Go, <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I will recover of this sickness."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/1-3.htm">2 Kings 1:3</a></span><br />But the angel of Yahweh said to Elijah the Tishbite, "Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and tell them,'Is it because there is no God in Israel, that you go to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron?<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/1-6.htm">2 Kings 1:6</a></span><br />They said to him, "A man came up to meet us, and said to us,'Go, return to the king who sent you, and tell him, "Thus says Yahweh,'Is it because there is no God in Israel, that you send to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you shall not come down from the bed where you have gone up, but shall surely die.'"'"<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/1-16.htm">2 Kings 1:16</a></span><br />He said to him, "Thus says Yahweh,'Because you have sent messengers to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron, is it because there is no God in Israel to inquire of his word? Therefore you shall not come down from the bed where you have gone up, but shall surely die."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of Yahweh, that we may <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh by him?" One of the king of Israel's servants answered, "Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/8-8.htm">2 Kings 8:8</a></span><br />The king said to Hazael, "Take a present in your hand, and go, meet the man of God, and <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh by him, saying,'Will I recover from this sickness?'"<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/16-15.htm">2 Kings 16:15</a></span><br />King Ahaz commanded Urijah the priest, saying, "On the great altar burn the morning burnt offering, and the evening meal offering, and the king's burnt offering, and his meal offering, with the burnt offering of all the people of the land, and their meal offering, and their drink offerings; and sprinkle on it all the blood of the burnt offering, and all the blood of the sacrifice; but the bronze altar shall be for me to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> by."<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/22-13.htm">2 Kings 22:13</a></span><br />"Go <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found; for great is the wrath of Yahweh that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not listened to the words of this book, to do according to all that which is written concerning us."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/22-18.htm">2 Kings 22:18</a></span><br />But to the king of Judah, who sent you to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh, thus you shall tell him, "Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel:'Concerning the words which you have heard,<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13</a></span><br />So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against Yahweh, because of the word of Yahweh, which he didn't keep; and also because he asked counsel of one who had a familiar spirit, to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> thereby,<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14</a></span><br />and didn't <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh: therefore he killed him, and turned the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-3.htm">1 Chronicles 13:3</a></span><br />And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we inquired not at it in the days of Saul. <br /><span class="source">(Root in KJV DBY WBS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-13.htm">1 Chronicles 15:13</a></span><br />For because you didn't carry it at first, Yahweh our God made broke out against us, because we didn't seek him according to the ordinance."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">1 Chronicles 18:10</a></span><br />and he sent Hadoram his son to king David to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer and smitten him; for Hadarezer was continually at war with Tou; he sent also all manner of vessels of gold and silver and bronze.<br /><span class="source">(DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-30.htm">1 Chronicles 21:30</a></span><br />But David couldn't go before it to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Yahweh. <br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Please <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> first for the word of Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, Isn't there here a prophet of Yahweh besides, that we may <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of him?<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm">2 Chronicles 18:7</a></span><br />The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh: but I hate him; for he never prophesies good concerning me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. Jehoshaphat said, Don't let the king say so.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">2 Chronicles 20:3</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek to Yahweh; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-4.htm">2 Chronicles 20:4</a></span><br />and Judah is gathered to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Jehovah; also, from all the cities of Judah they have come in to seek Jehovah.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">2 Chronicles 32:31</a></span><br />However in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent to him to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-21.htm">2 Chronicles 34:21</a></span><br />Go <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh for me, and for those who are left in Israel and in Judah, concerning the words of the book that is found; for great is the wrath of Yahweh that is poured out on us, because our fathers have not kept the word of Yahweh, to do according to all that is written in this book.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-26.htm">2 Chronicles 34:26</a></span><br />But to the king of Judah, who sent you to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh, thus you shall tell him, Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel: As touching the words which you have heard,<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezra/7-14.htm">Ezra 7:14</a></span><br />Because you are sent of the king and his seven counselors, to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of your God which is in your hand,<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/3-4.htm">Job 3:4</a></span><br />Let that day be darkness; Let not God from above seek for it, Neither let the light shine upon it. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8</a></span><br />Yet I -- I <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> for God, And for God I give my word,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/8-8.htm">Job 8:8</a></span><br />"Please <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of past generations. Find out about the learning of their fathers. <br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/10-6.htm">Job 10:6</a></span><br />that you <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> after my iniquity, and search after my sin?<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalms 27:4</a></span><br />One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, to see Yahweh's beauty, and to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> in his temple.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/78-34.htm">Psalms 78:34</a></span><br />When he killed them, then they inquired after him. They returned and sought God earnestly.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB JPS ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:10</a></span><br />Say not thou: 'How was it that the former days were better than these?' for it is not out of wisdom that thou inquirest concerning this. <br /><span class="source">(Root in JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/8-19.htm">Isaiah 8:19</a></span><br />And when they say to you, Make request for us to those who have control of spirits, and to those wise in secret arts, who make hollow bird-like sounds; is it not right for a people to make request to their gods, to make request for the living to the dead?<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/21-12.htm">Isaiah 21:12</a></span><br />The watchman said, "The morning comes, and also the night. If you will <span class="boldtext">inquire</span>, inquire. Come back again."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/10-21.htm">Jeremiah 10:21</a></span><br />For the shepherds are become brutish, and have not inquired of Yahweh: therefore they have not prospered, and all their flocks are scattered.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB JPS ASV RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/18-13.htm">Jeremiah 18:13</a></span><br />Therefore thus says Yahweh: Ask now among the nations, who has heard such things; the virgin of Israel has done a very horrible thing.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/21-2.htm">Jeremiah 21:2</a></span><br />Please <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh for us; for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon makes war against us: perhaps Yahweh will deal with us according to all his wondrous works, that he may go up from us.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/37-7.htm">Jeremiah 37:7</a></span><br />Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, You shall tell the king of Judah, who sent you to me to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of me: Behold, Pharaoh's army, which is come forth to help you, shall return to Egypt into their own land.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/50-5.htm">Jeremiah 50:5</a></span><br />They shall <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> concerning Zion with their faces turned toward it, saying, Come, and join yourselves to Yahweh in an everlasting covenant that shall not be forgotten.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/14-3.htm">Ezekiel 14:3</a></span><br />Son of man, these men have taken their idols into their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face: should I be inquired of at all by them?<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/14-7.htm">Ezekiel 14:7</a></span><br />For everyone of the house of Israel, or of the strangers who sojourn in Israel, who separates himself from me, and takes his idols into his heart, and puts the stumbling block of his iniquity before his face, and comes to the prophet to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> for himself of me; I Yahweh will answer him by myself:<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/20-1.htm">Ezekiel 20:1</a></span><br />It happened in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of Israel came to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of Yahweh, and sat before me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/20-3.htm">Ezekiel 20:3</a></span><br />Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel, and tell them, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Is it to <span class="boldtext">inquire</span> of me that you have come? As I live, says the Lord Yahweh, I will not be inquired of by you.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/20-31.htm">Ezekiel 20:31</a></span><br />and when you offer your gifts, when you make your sons to pass through the fire, do you pollute yourselves with all your idols to this day? and shall I be inquired of by you, house of Israel? As I live, says the Lord Yahweh, I will not be inquired of by you;<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hosea/4-12.htm">Hosea 4:12</a></span><br />My people consult with their wooden idol, and answer to a stick of wood. 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