Pynthánomai — G4441

Definition

verb

to question, i.e. ascertain by inquiry (as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from

1. to inquire, ask
2. to ascertain by inquiry

Usually translated as

ask, demand, enquire, understand

Origin

middle voice prolonged from a primary pýthō (which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses)

• erōtáō (G2065)
• aitéō (G154)
• zētéō (G2212)
• déomai (G1189)

Occurrences

Pynthánomai occurs 10 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (2), John (1), Acts (6)

• Matthew 2:4 — And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded (ἐπυνθάνετο) of them where Christ should be born.
• Luke 15:26 — And he called one of the servants, and asked (ἐπυνθάνετο) what these things meant.
• Luke 18:36 — And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked (ἐπυνθάνετο) what it meant.
• John 13:24 — Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask (πυθέσθαι) who it should be of whom he spake.
• Acts 4:7 — And when they had set them in the midst, they asked (ἐπυνθάνοντο), By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
• Acts 10:18 — And called, and asked (ἐπυνθάνοντο) whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
• Acts 10:29 — Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask (πυνθάνομαι) therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
• Acts 21:33 — Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded (ἐπυνθάνετο) who he was, and what he had done.
• Acts 23:19 — Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him aside privately, and asked (ἐπυνθάνετο) him, What is that thou hast to tell me?
• Acts 23:34 — And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood (πυθόμενος) that he was of Cilicia;