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αἰτέω -ῶ

Word data

• Strongs: G01540

• Alternate spellings:

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 70

• All Scriptures cited: No

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX chiefly for שׁאל;

• Time Period/Ancient Authors:

• Related words:

• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

ἐρωτάω, q.v., πυνθάνομαι. On the proper distinction between these words, v. Tr., Syn., § xl, Thayer, s.v. [αἰ.]() In late Gk., however, αἰ. and ἐ. seem to have become practically synonymous (cf. [Ac [3](Act 3:3):2](Act 3:2), 3; v. Field, Notes, 101 f.; M, Th., I, 4:1; M, Pr., 66n; MM, VGT, s.v.).

Senses

Glosses:

to ask;

Explanation:

request;

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