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 times

Appears 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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