ἐπερωτάω
eperōtaō
“to question”
Definition
to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2065 (ἐρωτάω);
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Occurrences
ἐπερωτάω appears 56 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.
And they did not dare to question Him any further.
and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”
“I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.
So the Pharisees and scribes questioned Jesus: “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders? Instead, they eat with defiled hands.”
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