Ehurisko denotes locating or discovering someone or something, and can also describe what is found to be the case.

The verb most often marks locating or coming upon people, objects, or a sought reality; it also describes discovery through examination and, in passive clauses, the condition in which someone or something is found. A smaller group of clauses concerns obtaining or finding access to a benefit or provision.

1. Locate or come upon a person or thing · dominant

   Active forms describe encountering a person or object: in Acts 10:27 the APB renders the clause "found many assembled," and in Acts 18:2 it says that he "found a certain Jew named Aquila." The same use includes a failed search in Acts 12:19 and the expected result of casting a net in John 21:6.

   Acts 10:27Acts 18:2Acts 12:19Acts 9:33John 1:43John 21:6
2. Discover by inspection or inquiry · common

   The term can mark what investigation, observation, or measurement uncovers. In Acts 17:23 the APB renders an observed altar as something Paul "found"; in Acts 27:28 soundings "found twenty fathoms" and then fifteen; and in Acts 24:20 it asks what wrongdoing the accusers "found" before the council.

   Acts 17:23Acts 27:28Acts 24:20Acts 19:19John 18:38John 19:4
3. Be found to be in a stated condition · common

   Passive forms present the subject as discovered or shown in a specified state. In 1 Corinthians 4:2 the APB renders the requirement that a steward "be found faithful," while 1 Peter 2:22 states that deceit was not "found in his mouth." In 2 Peter 3:14, those addressed are to be found "spotless and blameless in peace."

   1 Corinthians 4:21 Peter 2:222 Peter 3:142 Corinthians 5:3Galatians 2:171 Corinthians 15:15
4. Obtain a desired provision or benefit · occasional

   Some clauses place the verb with a received good rather than a physical object. In Hebrews 4:16 the APB renders approaching the throne of grace so that the speakers may "find grace for opportune help," and John 10:9 says that the one entering through the door will "find pasture." Hebrews 9:12 describes having obtained eternal redemption.

   Hebrews 4:16John 10:9Hebrews 9:12Acts 7:46Hebrews 12:17

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB commonly presents the verb with "find," "found," or "be found," including both successful and unsuccessful searches. In contexts of status or attainment it also uses expressions such as "obtained"; these renderings reflect whole clauses.