ἐπερωτῶ

eperōtáō

I 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.

G1905

Luke 6:9 · Word #7

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 IND 1P SG 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 IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality
Person 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we")
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

PhraseI ask
LiteralI-question

Lexical Info

Lemmaἐπερωτάω
Strong'sG1905

SIBI-P1 Translation G1905-11

I am asking

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, indicative mood, first person singular.
Rendering RationaleThe present active indicative, first person singular, expresses an ongoing or current act performed by the speaker. "I am asking" preserves the active voice and present tense aspect of direct, intentional inquiry inherent in ἐπερωτάω.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

I am asking

Same as P1Yes
RationaleFits the ongoing questioning in the context and properly renders the present tense participle. P1 correct.
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