ἀποκρίνω
apokrinōVerbG0611
to answer
From: from G575 (ἀπό) and ;
Short Definition
to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
Full Lexicon Entry
in cl.
1.to separate, distinguish.
2.to choose. Mid., to answer
ain general sense
bHebraistically (i) like ענה, to begin to speak, take up the conversation (Kennedy, Sources, 124f.)
LXX Usage: chiefly for ענה
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
245 timesAppears 245 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
78
Matthew
56
Luke
48
Mark
40
Acts
21
Key Passages
- Acts 10:46
- John 18:35
- John 9:34
- Luke 9:49
- Matthew 27:12
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