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Lexicon :: Strong's G2065 - erōtaō

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ἐρωτάω
Transliteration
erōtaō (Key)
Pronunciation
er-o-tah'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
63x in 21 unique form(s) TR
58x in 23 unique form(s) LXX
61x in 29 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:685,262

Trench's Synonyms: xl. αἰτέω, ἐρωτάω.

Strong’s Definitions

ἐρωτάω erōtáō, er-o-tah'-o; apparently from G2046 (compare G2045); to interrogate; by implication, to request:—ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray. Compare G4441.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 58x

The KJV translates Strong's G2065 in the following manner: ask (23x), beseech (14x), pray (14x), desire (6x), intreat (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 58x
The KJV translates Strong's G2065 in the following manner: ask (23x), beseech (14x), pray (14x), desire (6x), intreat (1x).

  1. to question

  2. to ask

    1. to request, entreat, beg, beseech

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐρωτάω erōtáō, er-o-tah'-o; apparently from G2046 (compare G2045); to interrogate; by implication, to request:—ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray. Compare G4441.
STRONGS G2065:
ἐρωτάω, ἐρωτῶ ((infinitive ἐρωτᾶν L T Tr, ἐρωτᾶν R G WH; see Iota); imperfect 3 person plural ἠρώτων and (in Matthew 15:23 L T Tr WH, Mark 4:10 Tdf.) ἠρώτουν, cf. Buttmann, 44 (38); (Winers Grammar, 85 (82); Tdf. Proleg., p. 122; Sophocles Lexicon, p. 41; WHs Appendix, p. 166; Mullach, Griech. Vulgarspr., p. 252); future ἐρωτήσω; 1 aorist ἠρώτησα; the Sept. for שָׁאַל; to ask, i. e.:
1. as in Greek writings from Homer down to question: absolutely, Luke 22:68; John 8:7 (R); τινα, John 9:21; John 16:19, 30; (John 18:21 where Rec. ἐπερωτᾷς), etc.; with the addition of λέγων and the words of the questioner: Matthew 16:13; Luke 19:31 (om. λέγων; Luke 23:3 T Tr WH); John 1:19, 21; John 5:12; John 9:19; John 16:5; τινα τί (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 32, 4 a.), Matthew 21:24; Mark 4:10; Luke 20:3; John 16:23 (others refer this to 2); τινα περί τίνος, Luke 9:45 (Lachmann, ἐπερωτῆσαι); John 18:19.
2. to ask i. e. to request, entreat, beg, beseech, after the Hebrew שָׁאַל, in a sense very rare in secular authors (Josephus, Antiquities 5, 1, 14 (but here the text is uncertain; substitute Antiquities 7, 8, 1; cf. Dr. Ezra Abbot in No. American Rev. for 1872, p. 173 note); Babrius fab. (42, 3); 97, 3; Apoll. synt., p. 289, 20; cf. Winer's Grammar, pp. 30 and 32): τινα, John 14:16; with the addition of λέγων and the words of the asker, Matthew 15:23; John 12:21; followed by imperative alone (Buttmann, 272f (234)), Luke 14:18; Philippians 4:3; followed by ἵνα (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 44, 8 a.; R. 237 (204)), Mark 7:26; Luke 7:36; Luke 16:27; John 4:47; John 17:15; John 19:31, 38; 2 John 1:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:1; by ὅπως, Luke 7:3; Luke 11:37; Acts 23:20; by the infinitive (Buttmann, 258 (222); cf. Winer's Grammar, 335 (315)), Luke 5:3; Luke 8:37; John 4:40; Acts 3:3; Acts 10:48; Acts 23:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:12; τινα περί τίνος, Luke 4:38; John 16:9, 20; 1 John 5:16; ὑπέρ τίνος (followed by εἰς with an infinitive; cf. Buttmann, 265 (228)), 2 Thessalonians 2:1f; ἐρωτᾶν τά (WH text omits τά) πρός εἰρήνην (see εἰρήνη, 1), Luke 14:32. (Synonym: see αἰτέω, at the end. Compare: διερωτάω, ἐπερωτάω.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
15:23; 15:23; 16:13; 21:24
Mark
4:10; 4:10; 7:26
Luke
4:38; 5:3; 7:3; 7:36; 8:37; 9:45; 11:37; 14:18; 14:32; 16:27; 19:31; 20:3; 22:68; 23:3
John
1:19; 1:21; 4:40; 4:47; 5:12; 8:7; 9:19; 9:21; 12:21; 14:16; 16:5; 16:9; 16:19; 16:20; 16:23; 16:30; 17:15; 18:19; 18:21; 19:31; 19:38
Acts
3:3; 10:48; 23:18; 23:20
Philippians
4:3
1 Thessalonians
4:1; 5:12
2 Thessalonians
2:1
1 John
5:16
2 John
1:5

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2065 matches the Greek ἐρωτάω (erōtaō),
which occurs 58 times in 57 verses in the TR Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Mat 15:23–Act 23:18)

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 15:23 - But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 16:13

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 16:13 - Now when Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Who do men say that the Son of man is?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 21:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:24 - And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:10 - And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:26 - Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by race. And she besought him that he would cast forth the demon out of her daughter.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 4:38

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:38 - And he rose up from the synagogue, and entered into the house of Simon. And Simon’s wife’s mother was holden with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:3 - And he entered into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the multitudes out of the boat.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:3 - And when he heard concerning Jesus, he sent unto him elders of the Jews, asking him that he would come and save his servant.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:36

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:36 - And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he entered into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:37

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:37 - And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them; for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:45

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:45 - But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 11:37

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 11:37 - Now as he spake, a Pharisee asketh him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 14:18

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 14:18 - And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and see it; I pray thee have me excused.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 14:19 - And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee have me excused.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 14:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 14:32 - Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:27 - And he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house;

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:31

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:31 - And if any one ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say, The Lord hath need of him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 20:3

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:3 - And he answered and said unto them, I also will ask you a question; and tell me:

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:68

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:68 - and if I ask you, ye will not answer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 1:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:19 - And this is the witness of John, when the Jews sent unto him from Jerusalem priests and Levites to ask him, Who art thou?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:21 - And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elijah? And he saith, I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered, No.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:25 - And they asked him, and said unto him, Why then baptizest thou, if thou art not the Christ, neither Elijah, neither the prophet?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 4:31

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:31 - In the mean while the disciples prayed him, saying, Rabbi, eat.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 4:40

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:40 - So when the Samaritans came unto him, they besought him to abide with them: and he abode there two days.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 4:47

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:47 - When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son; for he was at the point of death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:12 - They asked him, Who is the man that said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 8:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:7 - But when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 9:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 9:2 - And his disciples asked him, saying, Rabbi, who sinned, this man, or his parents, that he should be born blind?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 9:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 9:15 - Again therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he received his sight. And he said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and I see.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 9:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 9:19 - and asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 9:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 9:21 - but how he now seeth, we know not; or who opened his eyes, we know not: ask him; he is of age; he shall speak for himself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 9:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 9:23 - Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 12:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 12:21 - these therefore came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:16 - And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever,

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:5 - But now I go unto him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:19 - Jesus perceived that they were desirous to ask him, and he said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves concerning this, that I said, A little while, and ye behold me not, and again a little while, and ye shall see me?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:23 - And in that day ye shall ask me no question. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If ye shall ask anything of the Father, he will give it you in my name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:26 - In that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you;

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:30 - Now know we that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 17:9 - I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine:

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 17:15 - I pray not that thou shouldest take them from the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil one.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 17:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 17:20 - Neither for these only do I pray, but for them also that believe on me through their word;

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 18:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 18:19 - The high priest therefore asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his teaching.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 19:31

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:31 - The Jews therefore, because it was the Preparation, that the bodies should not remain on the cross upon the sabbath (for the day of that sabbath was a high day), asked of Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 19:38

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:38 - And after these things Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took away his body.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:3 - who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked to receive an alms.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:48

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:48 - And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 16:39 - and they came and besought them; and when they had brought them out, they asked them to go away from the city.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 18:20 - And when they asked him to abide a longer time, he consented not;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:18 - So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and saith, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and asked me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say to thee.

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