Verses with the word search in the Apocrypha (10 verses):
1 Esdras 2:26
I have read the epistle which ye have sent unto me: therefore I commanded to make diligent search, and it hath been found that that city was from the beginning practising against kings;
1 Esdras 6:21
Now therefore, if it seem good unto the king, let search be made among the records of king Cyrus:
2 Esdras 16:31
Even so in those days there shall be three or four left by them that search their houses with the sword.
Judith 8:14
For ye cannot find the depth of the heart of man, neither can ye perceive the things that he thinketh: then how can ye search out God, that hath made all these things, and know his mind, or comprehend his purpose? Nay, my brethren, provoke not the Lord our God to anger.
Wisdom of Solomon 6:3
For power is given you of the Lord, and sovereignty from the Highest, who shall try your works, and search out your counsels.
Wisdom of Solomon 13:7
For being conversant in his works they search him diligently, and believe their sight: because the things are beautiful that are seen.
Sirach 3:21
Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.
Sirach 6:27
Search, and seek, and she shall be made known unto thee: and when thou hast got hold of her, let her not go.
Additions to Esther 16:7
Now ye may see this, as we have declared, not so much by ancient histories, as ye may, if ye search what hath been wickedly done of late through the pestilent behaviour of them that are unworthily placed in authority.
1 Maccabees 9:26
And they made enquiry and search for Judas' friends, and brought them unto Bacchides, who took vengeance of them, and used them despitefully.
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