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ἐρωτάω G2065

G2065 is the Greek word ἐρωτάω, transliterated erōtáō. The King James Version most often renders it ask.

Word: ἐρωτάωTransliteration: erōtáōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 57 verses

What it means

to interrogate; by implication, to request.

Where it comes from

apparently from G2046 (ἐρέω) (compare G2045 (ἐρευνάω)).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 52 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

ask 10×besought 9×asked 9×pray 9×desired 4×beseech 4×prayed 2×beseeching 1×desireth 1×will 1×asked they 1×asking 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray.

Verses using ἐρωτάω

The first 40 of 57 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 15:23 · KJV

But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

Matthew 16:13 · KJV

When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

Matthew 21:24 · KJV

And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Mark 4:10 · KJV

And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.

Mark 7:26 · KJV

The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.

Luke 4:38 · KJV

And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

Luke 5:3 · KJV

And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

Luke 7:3 · KJV

And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

Luke 7:36 · KJV

And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat.

Luke 8:37 · KJV

Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

Luke 9:45 · KJV

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

Luke 11:37 · KJV

And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.

Luke 14:18 · KJV

And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.

Luke 14:19 · KJV

And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.

Luke 14:32 · KJV

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

Luke 16:27 · KJV

Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house:

Luke 19:31 · KJV

And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

Luke 20:3 · KJV

And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:

Luke 22:68 · KJV

And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.

John 1:19 · KJV

And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?

John 1:21 · KJV

And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.

John 1:25 · KJV

And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?

John 4:31 · KJV

In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.

John 4:40 · KJV

So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

John 4:47 · KJV

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.

John 5:12 · KJV

Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?

John 8:7 · KJV

So 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.

John 9:2 · KJV

And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

John 9:15 · KJV

Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.

John 9:19 · KJV

And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see?

John 9:21 · KJV

But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.

John 9:23 · KJV

Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.

John 12:21 · KJV

The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

John 14:16 · KJV

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

John 16:5 · KJV

But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

John 16:19 · KJV

Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

John 16:23 · KJV

And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

John 16:26 · KJV

At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:

John 16:30 · KJV

Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

John 17:9 · KJV

I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2065 mean?

G2065 is the Greek word ἐρωτάω (erōtáō), meaning to interrogate; by implication, to request.

How is G2065 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it ask (10 times), besought (9 times), asked (9 times), pray (9 times), desired (4 times), among others.

How many times does G2065 appear in the Bible?

ἐρωτάω (erōtáō) is tagged in 57 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2065 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently from G2046 (ἐρέω) (compare G2045 (ἐρευνάω)).

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