Strong's G4441 · Greek
πυνθάνομαι
punthanomai · /poon-than'-om-ahee/
Definition
middle voice prolonged from a primary putho (which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses); to question, i.e. ascertain by inquiry (as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from 2065, which properly means a request as a favor; and from 154, which is strictly a demand for something due; as well as from 2212, which implies a search for something hidden; and from 1189, which involves the idea of urgent need); by implication, to learn (by casual intelligence):--ask, demand, enquire, understand.
KJV: ask, demand, enquire, understand
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πυνθάνομαι across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
John2 verses
Acts7 verses
And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
Acts 10:18And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
Acts 10:29Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
Acts 21:33Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.
Acts 23:19Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell me?
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.
Acts 23:34And when the governor had read the letter,2532 he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4441 (punthanomai) mean?
middle voice prolonged from a primary putho (which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses); to question, i.e. ascertain by inquiry (as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from 2065, which properly means a request as a favor; and from 154, which is strictly a demand for something due; as well as from 2212, which implies a search for something hidden; and from 1189, which involves the idea of urgent need); by implication, to learn (by casual intelligence):--ask, demand, enquire, understand.
How many times does G4441 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4441 (πυνθάνομαι) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “asked.”
How is punthanomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4441 is rendered as “asked” (5×), “ask” (2×), “demanded” (2×), “enquire” (1×), among other words.