Greek Word Study

The meaning of “αἰτέω”

Understanding aitéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of uncertain derivation ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require. - to ask (in genitive case)

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

αἰτέω

Phoneticahee-teh'-o

Transliterationaitéō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain derivation ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require. - to ask (in genitive case)

Scripture References

68 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 14:7	“Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.” Word: αἰτέω (aitéō)
Luke 11:12	“Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?” Word: αἰτέω (aitéō)
Acts 13:21	“And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.” Word: αἰτέω (aitéō)
Ephesians 3:20	“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” Word: αἰτέω (aitéō)
James 4:2	“Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.” Word: αἰτέω (aitéō)