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ἐπαιτέω G1871
G1871 is the Greek word ἐπαιτέω, transliterated epaitéō. The King James Version most often renders it beg.
What it means
to ask for.
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G154 (αἰτέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: beg.
Verses using ἐπαιτέω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 16:3 · KJV
Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1871 mean?
G1871 is the Greek word ἐπαιτέω (epaitéō), meaning to ask for.
How is G1871 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it beg (1 time).
How many times does G1871 appear in the Bible?
ἐπαιτέω (epaitéō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1871 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G154 (αἰτέω).
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