Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2065

Strong's G2065 · Greek

ἐρωτάω

erotao · /er-o-tah'-o/

Number
G2065
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐρωτάω
Transliteration
erotao
Pronunciation
er-o-tah'-o
KJV occurrences
57 verses

Definition

apparently from 2046 (compare 2045); to interrogate; by implication, to request:--ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray. Compare 4441.

KJV: ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray. Compare 4441

Root / derivation: apparently from 2046 (compare 2045)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐρωτάω across 57 verses.

ask11×
asked9×
besought9×
pray9×
beseech4×
desired4×
prayed2×
they2×
asketh1×
asking1×
beseeching1×
desire1×
desireth1×
I1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

57 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke14 verses
Luke 4:38

And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

Luke 5:3

And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

Luke 7:3

And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

Luke 7:36

And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.

Luke 8:37

Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

Luke 9:45

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

Luke 11:37

And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.

Luke 14:18

And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.

Luke 14:19

And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.

Luke 14:32

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

Luke 16:27

Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:

Luke 19:31

And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

Luke 20:3

And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:

Luke 22:68

And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.

John26 verses
John 1:19

And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?

John 1:21

And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. that prophet: or, a prophet?

John 1:25

And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?

John 4:31

In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.

John 4:40

So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

John 4:47

When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.

John 5:12

Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?

John 8:7

So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

John 9:2

And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

John 9:15

Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight.1161 He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.

John 9:19

And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see?

John 9:21

But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.

John 9:23

Therefore said his parents He is of age; ask him.

John 12:21

The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

John 14:16

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

John 16:5

But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

John 16:19

Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

John 16:23

And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

John 16:26

At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:

John 16:30

Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

John 17:9

I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

John 17:15

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

John 17:20

Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;

John 18:19

The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

John 19:31

The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

John 19:38

And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

Acts6 verses
Philippians1 verse
1 Thessalonians2 verses
2 Thessalonians1 verse
1 John1 verse
2 John1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2065 (erotao) mean?

apparently from 2046 (compare 2045); to interrogate; by implication, to request:--ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray. Compare 4441.

How many times does G2065 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2065 (ἐρωτάω) appears in 57 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ask.”

How is erotao translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2065 is rendered as “ask” (11×), “asked” (9×), “besought” (9×), “pray” (9×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐρωτάω come from?

apparently from 2046 (compare 2045)