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 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
2
Key Passages
- Luke 16:3
- Luke 18:35
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