ἐπερωτᾶν

eperōtáō

to question

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.

G1905

Luke 20:40 · Word #4

Lexicon G1905

Lemmaἐπερωτάω
Transliterationeperōtáō
Strong'sG1905
DefinitionTo 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 PRS ACT INF All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
Voice ACT — Active — The subject performs the action
Mood INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number

Common Translation

Phraseto question
Literalto-question

Lexical Info

Lemmaἐπερωτάω
Strong'sG1905

SIBI-P1 Translation G1905-02

to be asking

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, infinitive mood.
Rendering RationaleThe present active infinitive denotes the ongoing or processual act of asking or inquiring. "To be asking" reflects the present tense aspect while preserving the core sense of directed questioning inherent in the root.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

to question

Same as P1No — adjusted for context
RationaleChanged from 'to be asking' (progressive aspect) to 'to question' which fits the simple infinitive in this context for a single event or attempt, matching the Greek and sense within the sentence.
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