ἐρωτάω

erōtaōVerbG2065

to ask

From: apparently from G2046 (ἐρέω) (compare G2045 (ἐρευνάω));

Short Definition

to interrogate; by implication, to request

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to ask, question
2.In late Gk., = *αἰτέω *(which see), to ask, request
Synonyms
see: αἰτέω
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁאַל

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

61 times

Appears 61 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
26
Luke
15
Acts
7
Matthew
4
Mark
3

Key Passages

  • 1 John 5:16
  • John 1:19
  • John 17:20
  • John 9:19
  • Luke 5:3

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