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Lexicon :: Strong's G4441 - pynthanomai

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πυνθάνομαι
Transliteration
pynthanomai (Key)
Pronunciation
poon-than'-om-ahee
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Middle voice prolonged from a primary putho (which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses)
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Strong’s Definitions

πυνθάνομαι pynthánomai, poon-than'-om-ahee; middle voice prolonged from a primary πύθω pýthō (which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses); to question, i.e. ascertain by inquiry (as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from G2065, which properly means a request as a favor; and from G154, which is strictly a demand for something due; as well as from G2212, which implies a search for something hidden; and from G1189, which involves the idea of urgent need); by implication, to learn (by casual intelligence):—ask, demand, enquire, understand.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x

The KJV translates Strong's G4441 in the following manner: ask (7x), demand (2x), enquire (2x), understand (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x
The KJV translates Strong's G4441 in the following manner: ask (7x), demand (2x), enquire (2x), understand (1x).

  1. to enquire, ask

  2. to ascertain, by enquiry

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
πυνθάνομαι pynthánomai, poon-than'-om-ahee; middle voice prolonged from a primary πύθω pýthō (which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses); to question, i.e. ascertain by inquiry (as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from G2065, which properly means a request as a favor; and from G154, which is strictly a demand for something due; as well as from G2212, which implies a search for something hidden; and from G1189, which involves the idea of urgent need); by implication, to learn (by casual intelligence):—ask, demand, enquire, understand.
STRONGS G4441:
πυνθάνομαι; imperfect ἐπυνθανομην; 2 aorist ἐπυθόμην; (cf. Curtius, § 328); a deponent verb; as in classical Greek from Homer down.
1. to inquire, ask: followed by an indirect question — with the indicative Acts 10:18; with the optative, John 13:24 R G; Luke 15:26; Luke 18:36; Acts 21:33; followed by a direct question, Acts 4:7; Acts 10:29; Acts 23:19; παρά τίνος τί (Buttmann, 167 (146)), John 4:52; παρά τίνος followed by an indirect question with the indicative Matthew 2:4; τί περί τίνος, Acts 23:20.
2. to ascertain by inquiry: followed by ὅτι, Acts 23:34 (A. V. understood).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
2:4
Luke
15:26; 18:36
John
4:52; 13:24
Acts
4:7; 10:18; 10:29; 21:33; 23:19; 23:20; 23:34

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4441 matches the Greek πυνθάνομαι (pynthanomai),
which occurs 12 times in 12 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:4 - And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded G4441 of them where Christ should be born.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:26

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:26 - And he called one of the servants, and asked G4441 what these things meant.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:36

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:36 - And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked G4441 what it meant.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 4:52

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:52 - Then enquired he G4441 of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:24 - Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask G4441 who it should be of whom he spake.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:7 - And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, G4441 By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:18

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:18 - And called, and asked G4441 whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:29

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:29 - Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask G4441 therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:33 - Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded G4441 who he was, and what he had done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 23:19

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:19 - Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him aside privately, and asked G4441 him, What is that thou hast to tell me?

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 23:20

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:20 - And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire G4441 somewhat of him more perfectly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 23:34

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:34 - And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood G4441 that he was of Cilicia;
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