ἐξετάσαι

exetázō

to ask

To examine or investigate thoroughly, especially by careful questioning or inquiry. The term encompasses both systematic or detailed searching for information and intensive questioning aimed at obtaining clarity, truth, or hidden facts. In some contexts, it denotes judicial or formal interrogation.

G1833

John 21:12 · Word #12

Lexicon G1833

Lemmaἐξετάζω
Transliterationexetázō
Strong'sG1833
DefinitionTo examine or investigate thoroughly, especially by careful questioning or inquiry. The term encompasses both systematic or detailed searching for information and intensive questioning aimed at obtaining clarity, truth, or hidden facts. In some contexts, it denotes judicial or formal interrogation.

Morphology V AOR ACT INF All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past
Voice ACT — Active — The subject performs the action
Mood INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number

Common Translation

Phraseto ask
Literalto-question

Lexical Info

Lemmaἐξετάζω
Strong'sG1833

SIBI-P1 Translation G1833-01

to thoroughly examine

Morphological NotesVerb; aorist tense (simple/completed aspect), active voice, infinitive mood.
Rendering RationaleThe rendering reflects the intensified sense of ἐκ ("out of") plus ἐτάζω, conveying a careful, searching examination. The aorist active infinitive denotes a simple, complete act of examining, expressed in English as "to thoroughly examine."

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