Biblica Analytica
G1905 Greek

ἐπερωτάω

eperōtaō

to question

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to question
Transliteration
eperōtaō
Strong's Number
G1905
Occurrences
56

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word ἐπερωτάω (eperōtaō), translated as "to question," appears 56 times in the Bible. It carries a sense of inquiry, seeking information, or challenging assumptions. This verb is used in a variety of contexts, from asking straightforward questions to probing deeply into someone's motives or actions. In terms of range of usage, ἐπερωτάω is employed in both formal and informal settings, often in conversations between acquaintances, colleagues, or even between individuals in positions of authority. The subject being questioned can be people, actions, or even abstract concepts. This versatility in usage underscores the word's significance as a fundamental means of exchange and understanding in daily life. The frequent occurrence of ἐπερωτάω in the Bible highlights its importance in human interaction and knowledge acquisition. The verb serves as a common thread, running through various narratives, dialogues, and interactions, providing insight into how people navigate information, seek clarification, and engage with one another.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G1905
Lemma
ἐπερωτάω
Transliteration
eperōtaō
Definition
to question
Occurrences
56
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

56 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 16:1

The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven.

Matthew 17:10

His disciples asked him, saying, “Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

Matthew 22:23

On that day Sadducees (those who say that there is no resurrection) came to him. They asked him,

Matthew 22:35

One of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, testing him.

Matthew 22:41

Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,

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 27:11

Now Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “So you say.”

Mark 5:9

He asked him, “What is your name?” He said to him, “My name is Legion, for we are many.”

Mark 7:5

The Pharisees and the scribes asked him, “Why don’t your disciples walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat their bread with unwashed hands?”

Mark 7:17

When he had entered into a house away from the multitude, his disciples asked him about the parable.

Mark 8:23

He took hold of the blind man by the hand, and brought him out of the village. When he had spat on his eyes, and laid his hands on him, he asked him if he saw anything.

Mark 8:27

Jesus went out, with his disciples, into the villages of Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?”

Mark 8:29

He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”

Mark 9:11

They asked him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

Mark 9:16

He asked the scribes, “What are you asking them?”

Mark 9:21

He asked his father, “How long has it been since this has come to him?” He said, “From childhood.

Mark 9:28

When he had come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we cast it out?”

Mark 9:32

But they didn’t understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him.

Mark 9:33

He came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing among yourselves on the way?”

Mark 10:2

Pharisees came to him testing him, and asked him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”

Mark 10:10

In the house, his disciples asked him again about the same matter.

Mark 10:17

As he was going out into the way, one ran to him, knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”

Mark 11:29

Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Mark 12:18

Some Sadducees, who say that there is no resurrection, came to him. They asked him, saying,

Mark 12:28

One of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together, and knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the greatest of all?”

Mark 12:34

When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from God’s Kingdom.” No one dared ask him any question after that.

Mark 13:3

As he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,

Luke 9:18

As he was praying alone, the disciples were with him, and he asked them, “Who do the multitudes say that I am?”

Mark 14:60

The high priest stood up in the middle, and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer? What is it which these testify against you?”

Mark 14:61

But he stayed quiet, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?”

Mark 15:2

Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” He answered, “So you say.”

Mark 15:4

Pilate again asked him, “Have you no answer? See how many things they testify against you!”

Luke 2:46

After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them, and asking them questions.

Luke 3:10

The multitudes asked him, “What then must we do?”

Luke 3:14

Soldiers also asked him, saying, “What about us? What must we do?” He said to them, “Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages.”

Luke 6:9

Then Jesus said to them, “I will ask you something: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?”

Luke 8:9

Then his disciples asked him, “What does this parable mean?”

Luke 8:30

Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion,” for many demons had entered into him.

Luke 17:20

Being asked by the Pharisees when God’s Kingdom would come, he answered them, “God’s Kingdom doesn’t come with observation;

Luke 18:18

A certain ruler asked him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 18:40

Standing still, Jesus commanded him to be brought to him. When he had come near, he asked him,

Luke 20:21

They asked him, “Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and aren’t partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God.

Luke 20:27

Some of the Sadducees came to him, those who deny that there is a resurrection.

Luke 20:40

They didn’t dare to ask him any more questions.

Luke 21:7

They asked him, “Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?”

John 9:23

Therefore his parents said, “He is of age. Ask him.”

Luke 22:64

Having blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?”

Luke 23:6

But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

Luke 23:9

He questioned him with many words, but he gave no answers.

John 18:7

Again therefore he asked them, “Who are you looking for?” They said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”