The meaning of “ἐπερωτάω”
Understanding eperōtáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ask (after, questions), demand, desire, question. - to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek
ἐπερωτάω
ask (after, questions), demand, desire, question. - to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:35 | “Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,” Word: ἐπερωτάω (eperōtáō) | |
| Mark 10:2 | “And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.” Word: ἐπερωτάω (eperōtáō) | |
| Luke 18:40 | “And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,” Word: ἐπερωτάω (eperōtáō) | |
| John 18:21 | “Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.” Word: ἐπερωτάω (eperōtáō) | |
| Acts 5:27 | “And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,” Word: ἐπερωτάω (eperōtáō) |