ἐπηρώτα
eperōtáō
he questioned
To ask, inquire, or question with specific intent; to address a request or question to someone, often with a sense of seeking information, clarification, or a response. In some contexts, it may also mean to make an appeal, request, or petition, sometimes with a nuance of urgency or directness. The core meaning is 'to ask (of/about)' but can extend to formal questioning, legal inquiry, or petition.
Luke 23:9 · Word #1
Lexicon G1905
| Lemma | ἐπερωτάω |
| Transliteration | eperōtáō |
| Strong's | G1905 |
| Definition | To ask, inquire, or question with specific intent; to address a request or question to someone, often with a sense of seeking information, clarification, or a response. In some contexts, it may also mean to make an appeal, request, or petition, sometimes with a nuance of urgency or directness. The core meaning is 'to ask (of/about)' but can extend to formal questioning, legal inquiry, or petition. |
Morphology V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | IMPF — Imperfect — Continuous or repeated past action |
| 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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | he questioned |
| Literal | was-questioning |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐπερωτάω |
| Strong's | G1905 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1905-01
was asking
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense (past ongoing), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The imperfect active indicative, 3rd person singular, denotes ongoing or repeated action in past time; "was asking" preserves the continuous aspect while retaining the core meaning of directed questioning or inquiry. |
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