Definition and Scope:
Enquiry, in a biblical context, refers to the act of seeking information, understanding, or guidance, particularly in relation to spiritual matters and divine will. It involves a diligent search for truth and wisdom, often through prayer, study of Scripture, and seeking counsel from God or His appointed leaders.

Biblical Instances and Teachings:

1. Seeking God’s Guidance:
The Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of seeking God’s guidance through enquiry. In the Old Testament, King David is a notable example of someone who enquired of the Lord before making significant decisions. In 1 Samuel 23:2 , it is recorded, "So David inquired of the LORD, 'Shall I go and attack these Philistines?' The LORD answered him, 'Go, attack the Philistines and save Keilah.'"

2. Wisdom and Understanding:
Enquiry is closely linked to the pursuit of wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 2:3-5 encourages believers to seek wisdom as one would search for hidden treasures: "if you indeed call out for insight and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God."

3. Prayer as Enquiry:
Prayer is a primary means of enquiry, where believers communicate with God, seeking His will and direction. James 1:5 assures believers of God’s willingness to provide wisdom: "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."

4. Prophetic Enquiry:
In the Old Testament, prophets often served as intermediaries for divine enquiry. The Israelites would approach prophets to seek God’s counsel. For instance, in 1 Samuel 9:9 , 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."

5. The Role of Scripture:
The Bible itself is a source of divine wisdom and guidance, and believers are encouraged to enquire of the Scriptures. Acts 17:11 commends the Bereans for their diligent study: "Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true."

6. Enquiry and Faith:
Enquiry is an expression of faith, demonstrating trust in God’s wisdom and sovereignty. Hebrews 11:6 highlights the necessity of faith in seeking God: "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him."

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to cultivate a habit of enquiry in their spiritual lives. This involves regular prayer, study of the Bible, and seeking godly counsel. Enquiry should be marked by humility, recognizing human limitations and the need for divine insight. It is also an ongoing process, reflecting a continuous desire to grow in knowledge and understanding of God’s will.

Conclusion:
While the Bible provides numerous examples and teachings on the importance of enquiry, it is ultimately an invitation to a deeper relationship with God. Through enquiry, believers can align their lives with God’s purposes, gain wisdom for daily living, and experience the peace that comes from trusting in His perfect guidance.(n.) See Inquiry.1331. dierotao -- to find by inquiry
... to ask about, learn by inquiry. From dia and erotao; to question throughout, ie
Ascertain by interrogation -- make enquiry foreign. see GREEK dia. ...
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A Private Enquiry
... A Private Enquiry. A Sermon (No.2184). Intended for Reading on Lord's-day,
January 18th, 1891. Delivered by. CH SPURGEON,. At [3]the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/a private enquiry.htm

Our Lord's Solemn Enquiry
... Our Lord's Solemn Enquiry. A Sermon (No.3507). ... To cry to God with the enquiry
of a child is the fourth lesson of the text. Oh! learn it well. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 62 1916/our lords solemn enquiry.htm

Prayer --The Forerunner of Mercy
... The word used here to express the idea of prayer is a suggestive one. "I will yet
for this be enquired of by the house of Israel." Prayer, then, is an enquiry. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/prayerthe forerunner of mercy.htm

part v.
... And then after that, an enquiry being made into the charges brought against Athanasius,
and any other besides, as well as into those things of which the other ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/part v.htm

Christ Manifesting Himself to his People
... not to have asked; but Jesus Christ, instead of rebuking him, simply passes on to
another subject, and forbears most wisely to answer the enquiry, because he ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/christ manifesting himself to his.htm

Epistle xxxv. To Eulogius, Patriarch of Alexandria.
... of the city of Constantinople, had written to you to say that certain monks from
the parts about Jerusalem had come to me to make some enquiry concerning the ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xxxv to eulogius patriarch.htm

Epistle Lxii. To the Neapolitans.
... If, however, after accurate enquiry made, this should prove to be false (since his
person is unknown to us, and we know not whether what has been reported to ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle lxii to the neapolitans.htm

Luke x. The Latter Part of the 25Th Verse.
... THIS is the Enquiry of one of the Students and Interpreters of the Law of Moses:
who, hearing of our Lord's Behaviour, and Pretentions to so great a Character ...
/.../sermon i luke x the.htm

John xviii. 37
... higher matters. But why was it that Pilate made the enquiry not in their
presence, but apart, having gone into the judgment hall? He ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lxxxiv john xviii 37.htm

Luke x. The Latter Part of the 25Th Verse.
... IN my former Discourse I observed to you, that this was the curious Enquiry of a
Student of the Law of Moses, in order to try what Answer would be given to so ...
/.../sermon ii luke x the.htm

Enquiry (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Enquiry (2 Occurrences). ... Proverbs 20:25 It is a snare to
the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. ...
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Star (16 Occurrences)
... STAR OF THE MAGI. " 1. The Magi 2. Herod's Enquiry 3. Two Facts concerning the Star
4. The Wisdom of the Magi Not Astrological 5. The Prophecy of Balaam 6. The ...
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Magi (4 Occurrences)
... W. St. Clair Tisdall. STAR OF THE MAGI. " 1. The Magi 2. Herod's Enquiry 3. Two
Facts concerning the Star 4. The Wisdom of the Magi Not Astrological 5. The ...
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Enraged (23 Occurrences)

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Enquireth (1 Occurrence)

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Devoureth (27 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS WBS). Proverbs 20:25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that
which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. (KJV WBS). ...
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Doubted (5 Occurrences)
... Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean,
behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's ...
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Doubt (49 Occurrences)
... Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean,
behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's ...
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