ἠρώτησεν
erotesen
questioned
apparently from ἐρέω (compare ἐρευνάω); to interrogate; by implication, to request:--ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray. Compare πυνθάνομαι.
John 18:19 · Word #4
Lexicon G2065
| Lemma | ἐρωτάω |
| Transliteration | erōtáō |
| Strong's | G2065 |
| In-context | questioned |
| Literal | asked |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 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 | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐρωτάω |
| Strong's | G2065 |
SIBI-P1 G2065-08
he asked
| Root | ἐρωτάω (erōtaō) |
| Core Meanings | ask, question, inquire, request, entreat |
| Semantic Range | to ask a question, to inquire for information, to request something, to appeal or entreat, to make a petition in prayer |
| Conceptual Significance | Often used in narrative dialogue, this verb highlights relational interaction—whether between humans or directed toward God or Messiah—emphasizing the act of seeking information, help, or favor through spoken appeal. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed past), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active indicative, third person singular (ἠρώτησεν) denotes a simple, completed action in past time, best rendered in English as "he asked." The verb’s root sense involves direct inquiry or request made through speech, preserving its connection to verbal interaction. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἐρωτάω (ask, question, inquire, request, entreat)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2065-01 |
erota | he/she was asking (was inquiring of) |
G2065-02 |
erotan | to be-asking |
G2065-03 |
erotas | you are asking |
Word Usage (63 occurrences of G2065)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:23 | ἠρώτουν | erotoun | |
| Matthew 16:13 | ἠρώτα | erota | |
| Matthew 19:17 | ἐρωτᾷς | erotas |