ἐρωτήσῃ
erōtáō
he pray
To ask, inquire, or request (of someone); to pose a question for information or clarification, or to make an earnest request. In Koine and classical usage, commonly denotes personal interaction—either seeking information or expressing a gentle or polite request. The word may also carry the sense of entreating or a courteous appeal, especially in contexts involving social hierarchy or deference.
1 John 5:16 · Word #31
Lexicon G2065
| Lemma | ἐρωτάω |
| Transliteration | erōtáō |
| Strong's | G2065 |
| Definition | To ask, inquire, or request (of someone); to pose a question for information or clarification, or to make an earnest request. In Koine and classical usage, commonly denotes personal interaction—either seeking information or expressing a gentle or polite request. The word may also carry the sense of entreating or a courteous appeal, especially in contexts involving social hierarchy or deference. |
Morphology V AOR ACT SUBJ 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | he pray |
| Literal | he-might-ask |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐρωτάω |
| Strong's | G2065 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2065-07
he may ask
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed aspect), active voice, subjunctive mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active subjunctive, third person singular, expresses a simple or undefined act viewed as a whole with potential or contingency. "He may ask" preserves the verbal force of a single act of asking while reflecting the subjunctive mood. |
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