ἐπερωτάω

eperōtaōVerbG1905

to question

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2065 (ἐρωτάω);

Short Definition

to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to in­quire of, consult, question
2.In late Gk., to beg of, demand of
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁאַל, also for דָּרַשׁ, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

56 times

Appears 56 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
25
Luke
17
Matthew
8
Acts
2
John
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 14:35
  • Luke 20:40
  • Matthew 12:10
  • Mark 11:29
  • Mark 7:5

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