Biblica Analytica
G0611 Greek

ἀποκρίνω

apokrinō

to answer

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to answer
Transliteration
apokrinō
Strong's Number
G0611
Occurrences
247

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word ἀποκρίνω (apokrinō) is a verb that means "to answer". It is used 247 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in various contexts. The word can be used in a literal sense, such as responding to a question or a statement, but it can also imply a more nuanced meaning, such as providing a response or answer to a situation or problem. The verb ἀποκρίνω is used in a range of situations, from formal conversations to everyday interactions. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, such as responding to a question with a truthful answer or responding to a situation with a defensive or evasive answer. The word's frequency in the Bible suggests that it is a fundamental aspect of human communication and interaction. The significance of ἀποκρίνω lies in its role as a fundamental aspect of human communication and interaction. It highlights the importance of responding thoughtfully and truthfully to situations and questions, and the consequences of responding in a way that is evasive or dishonest.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G0611
Lemma
ἀποκρίνω
Transliteration
apokrinō
Definition
to answer
Occurrences
247
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

247 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus, answering, said to him, “Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him.

Matthew 4:4

But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of God’s mouth.’ ”

Matthew 8:8

The centurion answered, “Lord, I’m not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

Matthew 11:4

Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:

Matthew 11:25

At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.

Matthew 12:38

Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”

Matthew 12:39

But he answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, but no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah the prophet.

Matthew 12:48

But he answered him who spoke to him, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?”

Matthew 13:11

He answered them, “To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.

Matthew 13:37

He answered them, “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man,

Matthew 14:28

Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”

Matthew 15:3

He answered them, “Why do you also disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition?

Matthew 15:13

But he answered, “Every plant which my heavenly Father didn’t plant will be uprooted.

Matthew 15:15

Peter answered him, “Explain the parable to us.”

Matthew 15:23

But he answered her not a word. His disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away; for she cries after us.”

Matthew 15:24

But he answered, “I wasn’t sent to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

Matthew 15:26

But he answered, “It is not appropriate to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”

Matthew 15:28

Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Be it done to you even as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that hour.

Matthew 16:2

But he answered them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’

Matthew 16:16

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Matthew 16:17

Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 17:4

Peter answered, and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Matthew 17:11

Jesus answered them, “Elijah indeed comes first, and will restore all things,

Matthew 17:17

Jesus answered, “Faithless and perverse generation! How long will I be with you? How long will I bear with you? Bring him here to me.”

Matthew 19:4

He answered, “Haven’t you read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female,

Matthew 19:27

Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?”

Matthew 20:13

“But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Didn’t you agree with me for a denarius?

Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answered, “You don’t know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They said to him, “We are able.”

Matthew 21:21

Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, if you have faith, and don’t doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you told this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ it would be done.

Matthew 21:24

Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Matthew 21:27

They answered Jesus, and said, “We don’t know.” He also said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Matthew 21:29

He answered, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he changed his mind, and went.

Matthew 21:30

He came to the second, and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I’m going, sir,’ but he didn’t go.

Matthew 22:1

Jesus answered and spoke to them again in parables, saying,

Matthew 22:29

But Jesus answered them, “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.

Matthew 22:46

No one was able to answer him a word, neither did any man dare ask him any more questions from that day forward.

Matthew 24:2

But he answered them, “You see all of these things, don’t you? Most certainly I tell you, there will not be left here one stone on another, that will not be thrown down.”

Matthew 24:4

Jesus answered them, “Be careful that no one leads you astray.

Matthew 25:9

But the wise answered, saying, ‘What if there isn’t enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’

Matthew 25:12

But he answered, ‘Most certainly I tell you, I don’t know you.’

Matthew 25:26

“But his lord answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant. You knew that I reap where I didn’t sow, and gather where I didn’t scatter.

Matthew 25:37

“Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, and feed you; or thirsty, and give you a drink?

Matthew 25:40

“The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

Matthew 25:44

“Then they will also answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and didn’t help you?’

Matthew 25:45

“Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you didn’t do it to one of the least of these, you didn’t do it to me.’

Matthew 26:23

He answered, “He who dipped his hand with me in the dish will betray me.

Matthew 26:25

Judas, who betrayed him, answered, “It isn’t me, is it, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You said it.”

Matthew 26:33

But Peter answered him, “Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.”

Matthew 26:62

The high priest stood up, and said to him, “Have you no answer? What is this that these testify against you?”

Matthew 26:63

But Jesus held his peace. The high priest answered him, “I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.”