ἐπερωτήσατε
eperōtáō
ask
To ask, inquire, or question with specific intent; to address a request or question to someone, often with a sense of seeking information, clarification, or a response. In some contexts, it may also mean to make an appeal, request, or petition, sometimes with a nuance of urgency or directness. The core meaning is 'to ask (of/about)' but can extend to formal questioning, legal inquiry, or petition.
John 9:23 · Word #11
Lexicon G1905
| Lemma | ἐπερωτάω |
| Transliteration | eperōtáō |
| Strong's | G1905 |
| Definition | To ask, inquire, or question with specific intent; to address a request or question to someone, often with a sense of seeking information, clarification, or a response. In some contexts, it may also mean to make an appeal, request, or petition, sometimes with a nuance of urgency or directness. The core meaning is 'to ask (of/about)' but can extend to formal questioning, legal inquiry, or petition. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL
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 | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | ask |
| Literal | you-ask |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐπερωτάω |
| Strong's | G1905 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1905-07
Inquire!
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/decisive action), active voice, imperative mood, second person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active imperative, second person plural, conveys a direct command for a decisive act of questioning. "Inquire!" preserves the core sense of directed, intentional asking without adding contextual nuance. |
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