Apokrínomai — G611

Definition

verb

to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare

1. to give an answer to a question proposed, to answer
1. simply
2. with the accusative
3. with the dative etc
4. followed by the infinitive
2. In imitation of the Hebrew עָנָה to begin to speak, but always where something has preceded (either said or done) to which the remarks refer

On the Hebrew pattern, “answered and said” often introduces speech where no question was asked (Matt 11:25, “At that time Jesus answered and said”).

Usually translated as

answer

Origin

from G575 and krínō

• apó (G575)

Hebrew equivalents

• ʻânâh (H6030)

Occurrences

Apokrínomai occurs 250 times in 248 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (55), Mark (43), Luke (49), John (78), Acts (21), Colossians (1), Revelation (1)

• Matthew 3:15 — And Jesus answering (ἀποκριθεὶς) said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
• Matthew 4:4 — But he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
• Matthew 8:8 — The centurion answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
• Matthew 11:4 — Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:
• Matthew 11:25 — At that time Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
• Matthew 12:38 — Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered (ἀπεκρίθησαν), saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
• Matthew 12:39 — But he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
• Matthew 12:48 — But he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
• Matthew 13:11 — He answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
• Matthew 13:37 — He answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;
• Matthew 14:28 — And Peter answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
• Matthew 15:3 — But he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?
• Matthew 15:13 — But he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.
• Matthew 15:15 — Then answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable.
• Matthew 15:23 — But he answered (ἀπεκρίθη) her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
• Matthew 15:24 — But he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
• Matthew 15:26 — But he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.
• Matthew 15:28 — Then Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
• Matthew 16:2 — He answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.
• Matthew 16:16 — And Simon Peter answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
• Matthew 16:17 — And Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
• Matthew 17:4 — Then answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
• Matthew 17:11 — And Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.
• Matthew 17:17 — Then Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
• Matthew 19:4 — And he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,
• Matthew 19:27 — Then answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
• Matthew 20:13 — But he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?
• Matthew 20:22 — But Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.
• Matthew 21:21 — Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
• Matthew 21:24 — And Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) 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.
• Matthew 21:27 — And they answered (ἀποκριθέντες) Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
• Matthew 21:29 — He answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
• Matthew 21:30 — And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, I go, sir: and went not.
• Matthew 22:1 — And Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and spake unto them again by parables, and said,
• Matthew 22:29 — Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
• Matthew 22:46 — And no man was able to answer (ἀποκριθῆναι) him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
• Matthew 24:4 — And Jesus answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
• Matthew 25:9 — But the wise answered (ἀπεκρίθησαν), saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
• Matthew 25:12 — But he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
• Matthew 25:26 — His lord answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
• Matthew 25:37 — Then shall the righteous answer (ἀποκριθήσονται) him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
• Matthew 25:40 — And the King shall answer (ἀποκριθεὶς) and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
• Matthew 25:44 — Then shall they also answer (ἀποκριθήσονται) him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
• Matthew 25:45 — Then shall he answer (ἀποκριθήσεται) them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
• Matthew 26:23 — And he answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
• Matthew 26:25 — Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
• Matthew 26:33 — Peter answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.
• Matthew 26:62 — And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest (ἀποκρίνῃ) thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?
• Matthew 26:63 — But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered (ἀποκριθεὶς) and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.
• Matthew 26:66 — What think ye? They answered (ἀποκριθέντες) and said, He is guilty of death.