Verb exetazō (to inquire, to examine) in the Bible

(Translation from NRSV for the New Testament and Brenton for the Septuagint with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)


Matthew

2: 8Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and inquire (exetazō) diligently about the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage."
10: 11Whatever town or village you enter, inquire (exetazō) about who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave.

John

21: 12Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared inquire (exetazō) about him, "Who are you?" because they knew it was the Lord.

Deuteronomy (LXX)

19: 18And the judges shall inquire (exetazō) diligently, and, behold, if an unjust witness has borne unjust testimony; and has stood up against his brother;

Esther (LXX)

1: 1oAnd the king examined (exetazō) the two chamberlains, and they confessed, and were executed.

Judith (LXX)

8: 13And now examine (exetazō) the Lord Almighty, but ye shall never know any thing.

Psalms (LXX)

11 (10): 4The Lord is in his holy temple, as for the Lord, his throne is in heaven: his eyes look upon the poor, his eyelids examine (exetazō) the sons of men.
11 (10): 5The Lord examine (exetazō) the righteous and the ungodly: and he that loves unrighteousness hates his own soul.

Sirach (LXX)

3: 21Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither inquire (exetazō) about the things that are above thy strength.
11: 7Blame not before thou hast examined (exetazō) the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.
13: 11Affect not to be made equal unto him in talk, and believe not his many words: for with much communication will he tempt thee, and smiling upon thee will examine (exetazō) you:
18: 20Before judgment examine (exetazō) thyself, and in the day of visitation thou shalt find mercy.
23: 10For as a servant that is continually examined (exetazō) shall not be without a blue mark: so he that sweareth and nameth God continually shall not be faultless.

Wisdom (LXX)

6: 3For power is given you of the Lord, and sovereignty from the Highest, who shall examine (exetazō) your works, and search out your counsels.
11: 10For these thou didst admonish and try, as a father: but the others, as a severe king, thou didst examine (exetazō) and condemn.