Strong's G2065 · Greek
ἐρωτάω
erotao · /er-o-tah'-o/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
57 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
Matthew 16:13When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
Matthew 21:24And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Mark2 verses
Luke14 verses
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 5:3And 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 7:3And 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 7:36And 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 8:37Then 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 9:45But 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 11:37And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
Luke 14:18And 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 14:19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
Luke 14:32Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
Luke 16:27Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:
Luke 19:31And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.
Luke 20:3And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:
Luke 22:68And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
John26 verses
And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
John 1:21And 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 1:25And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
John 4:31In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
John 4:40So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.
John 4:47When 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 5:12Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?
John 8:7So 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 9:2And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
John 9:15Then 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 9:19And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see?
John 9:21But 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 9:23Therefore said his parents He is of age; ask him.
John 12:21The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
John 14:16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
John 16:5But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
John 16:19Now 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 16:23And 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 16:26At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
John 16:30Now 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 17:9I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
John 17:15I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
John 17:20Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
John 18:19The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
John 19:31The 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 19:38And 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
Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
Acts 10:48And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 16:39And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city.
Acts 18:20When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;
Acts 23:18So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee.
Acts 23:20And he said The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly.
1 Thessalonians2 verses
Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. beseech: or, request exhort: or, beseech
1 Thessalonians 5:12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
2 Thessalonians1 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)