Greek Word Study
The meaning of “αἴτημα”
Understanding aítēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
petition, request, required. - a thing asked or (abstractly) an asking
G155
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
αἴτημα
Phoneticah'-ee-tay-mah
Transliterationaítēma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
petition, request, required. - a thing asked or (abstractly) an asking
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:24 | “And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.” Word: αἴτημα (aítēma) | |
| Philippians 4:6 | “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Word: αἴτημα (aítēma) | |
| 1 John 5:15 | “And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.” Word: αἴτημα (aítēma) |