Erōtáō — G2065

Definition

verb

to interrogate; by implication, to request

1. as in Greek writings from Homer down to question
2. to ask i. e. to request, entreat, beg, beseech, after the Hebrew שָׁאַל, in a sense very rare in secular authors

Usually translated as

ask, pray, beseech, desire, intreat

Origin

apparently from G2046 (compare G2045)

• eréō (G2046)
• ereunáō (G2045)
• pynthánomai (G4441)

Occurrences

Erōtáō occurs 58 times in 57 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (3), Mark (2), Luke (14), John (26), Acts (6), Philippians (1), 1 Thessalonians (2), 2 Thessalonians (1), 1 John (1), 2 John (1)

• Matthew 15:23 — But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought (ἠρώτων) him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
• Matthew 16:13 — When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked (ἠρώτα) his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
• Matthew 21:24 — And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask (ἐρωτήσω) 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 — And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked (ἠρώτησαν) of him the parable.
• Mark 7:26 — The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought (ἠρώτα) him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.
• Luke 4:38 — 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 (ἠρώτησαν) him for her.
• Luke 5:3 — And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed (ἠρώτησεν) 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 — And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching (ἐρωτῶν) him that he would come and heal his servant.
• Luke 7:36 — And one of the Pharisees desired (ἠρώτα) him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat.
• Luke 8:37 — Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought (ἠρώτησαν) 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 — But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask (ἐρωτῆσαι) him of that saying.
• Luke 11:37 — And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought (ἠρώτα) him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
• Luke 14:18 — 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 (ἐρωτῶ) thee have me excused.
• Luke 14:19 — And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray (ἐρωτῶ) thee have me excused.
• Luke 14:32 — Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth (ἐρωτᾷ) conditions of peace.
• Luke 16:27 — Then he said, I pray (ἐρωτῶ) thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house:
• Luke 19:31 — And if any man ask (ἐρωτᾷ) you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.
• Luke 20:3 — And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask (ἐρωτήσω) you one thing; and answer me:
• Luke 22:68 — And if I also ask (ἐρωτήσω) you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
• John 1:19 — And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask (ἐρωτήσωσιν) him, Who art thou?
• John 1:21 — And they asked (ἠρώτησαν) him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.
• John 1:25 — And they asked (ἠρώτησαν) him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
• John 4:31 — In the mean while his disciples prayed (ἠρώτων) him, saying, Master, eat.
• John 4:40 — So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought (ἠρώτων) him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.
• John 4:47 — When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judæa into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought (ἠρώτα) him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.
• John 5:12 — Then asked (ἠρώτησαν) they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?
• John 8:7 — So when they continued asking (ἐρωτῶντες) 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 — And his disciples asked (ἠρώτησαν) him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
• John 9:15 — Then again the Pharisees also asked (ἠρώτων) 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 — And they asked (ἠρώτησαν) them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see?
• John 9:21 — But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask (ἐρωτήσατε) him: he shall speak for himself.
• John 9:23 — Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask (ἐρωτήσατε) him.
• John 12:21 — The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired (ἠρώτων) him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
• John 14:16 — And I will pray (ἐρωτήσω) the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
• John 16:5 — But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh (ἐρωτᾷ) me, Whither goest thou?
• John 16:19 — Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask (ἐρωτᾶν) 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 — And in that day ye shall ask (ἐρωτήσετε) 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 — At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray (ἐρωτήσω) the Father for you:
• John 16:30 — Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask (ἐρωτᾷ) thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
• John 17:9 — I pray (ἐρωτῶ) for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
• John 17:9 — I pray for them: I pray (ἐρωτῶ) not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
• John 17:15 — I pray (ἐρωτῶ) not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
• John 17:20 — Neither pray (ἐρωτῶ) I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
• John 18:19 — The high priest then asked (ἠρώτησεν) Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
• John 19:31 — The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought (ἠρώτησαν) Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
• John 19:38 — And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought (ἠρώτησεν) Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.
• Acts 3:3 — Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked (ἠρώτα) an alms.
• Acts 10:48 — And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed (ἠρώτησαν) they him to tarry certain days.
• Acts 16:39 — And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired (ἠρώτων) them to depart out of the city.
• Acts 18:20 — When they desired (ἐρωτώντων) him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;