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.
John 21:12 · Word #12
Lexicon G1833
| Lemma | ἐξετάζω |
| Transliteration | exetázō |
| Strong's | G1833 |
| Definition | 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. |
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
| Phrase | to ask |
| Literal | to-question |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐξετάζω |
| Strong's | G1833 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1833-01
to thoroughly examine
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed aspect), active voice, infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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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