ἐπηρώτα
eperota
continued questioning
from ἐπί and ἐρωτάω; to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek:--ask (after, questions), demand, desire, question.
Mark 8:29 · Word #3
Lexicon G1905
| Lemma | ἐπερωτάω |
| Transliteration | eperōtáō |
| Strong's | G1905 |
| In-context | continued questioning |
| Literal | was-questioning |
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 |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐπερωτάω |
| Strong's | G1905 |
SIBI-P1 G1905-01
he/she was inquiring of
| Root | ἐπερωτάω (eperōtaō) |
| Core Meanings | to ask, to inquire, to question, to seek information, to demand |
| Semantic Range | to ask a question, to interrogate, to seek clarification, to demand an answer, to consult, to request information |
| Conceptual Significance | In the Gospels and Acts, ἐπερωτάω often denotes sustained or earnest questioning, sometimes in contexts of testing, investigation, or sincere seeking. The imperfect form can highlight persistent inquiry, reflecting either genuine desire for understanding or probing examination of authority. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,V,IIA3,,S = Verb; Imperfect tense (past ongoing); Active voice; Indicative mood; 3rd person; Singular number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb ἐπερωτάω (from ἐπί + ἐρωτάω) conveys the sense of directing a question upon someone—thus "to inquire of" or "to question." The imperfect active indicative, third person singular (IIA3S), indicates ongoing or repeated action in past time, hence "he/she was inquiring," preserving both the durative aspect and active voice. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἐπερωτάω (to ask, to inquire, to question, to seek information, to demand)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1905-02 |
eperotan | to be inquiring upon |
G1905-03 |
eperotatosan | let them inquire upon |
G1905-04 |
eperotesai | to inquire of |
Word Usage (56 occurrences of G1905)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:10 | ἐπηρώτησαν | eperotesan | |
| Matthew 16:1 | ἐπηρώτησαν | eperotesan | |
| Matthew 17:10 | ἐπηρώτησαν | eperotesan |