Greek Word Study
The meaning of “προσαιτέω”
Understanding prosaitéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
beg. - to ask repeatedly (importune), i.e. solicit
G4319
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
προσαιτέω
Phoneticpros-ahee-teh'-o
Transliterationprosaitéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
beg. - to ask repeatedly (importune), i.e. solicit
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 10:46 | “And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimeus, the son of Timeus, sat by the highway side begging.” Word: προσαιτέω (prosaitéō) | |
| Luke 18:35 | “And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:” Word: προσαιτέω (prosaitéō) | |
| John 9:8 | “The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?” Word: προσαιτέω (prosaitéō) |