1 Peter 1:10

Have inquired and searched diligently [ε ξ ε ζ η τ η σ α ν - ε ξ η ρ ε υ ν η σ α ν]. Rev., properly, renders the aorists sought and searched diligently. The ejx in composition has the force of out, searched out, and is rendered by diligently.

Sought. Used of Esau's seeking carefully for a place of repentance, in Hebrews 12:17.

Searched. Used nowhere else in the New Testament. Compare Septuagint, 1 Samuel 23:23, of Saul's searching out David.