ἀποστοματίζω

apostomatizōVerbG0653

to interrogate

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and a (presumed) derivative of G4750 (στόμα);

Short Definition

to speak off-hand (properly, dictate), i.e. to catechize (in an invidious manner)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.In cl., to speak from memory, to dic­tate to a pupil .
2.In late Gk., to catechize, question

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 11:53

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