ἐπαιτέω

epaiteōVerbG1871

to ask/beg

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G154 (αἰτέω);

Short Definition

to ask for

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to ask besides.
2.to beg (as a mendicant; cf. MM, Exp., xiv)
LXX Usage: Psa_109:10 (H7592) Sir_40:28 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2

Key Passages

  • Luke 16:3
  • Luke 18:35

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