Bible Encyclopedias
Inquisition
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
in - kwi - zish´un ( דּרשׁ , dārash , "to follow," "diligently inquire," "question," "search" ( Deuteronomy 19:18; Psalm 9:12 ), בּקשׁ , baḳash , "to search out," "to strive after," "inquire" (Esther 2:23 )): The term refers, as indicated by these passages, first of all to a careful and diligent inquiry necessary to ascertain the truth from witnesses in a court, but may also refer to a careful examination into circumstances or conditions without official authority.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain and were generously provided by the folks at WordSearch Software.
Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Inquisition'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​i/inquisition.html. 1915.