ἐπερωτήσω

eperōtáō

I will 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

Mark 11:29 · Word #6

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 FUT ACT IND 1P SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense FUT — Future — Action expected to happen
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 will ask
LiteralI-will-question

Lexical Info

Lemmaἐπερωτάω
Strong'sG1905

SIBI-P1 Translation G1905-09

I will inquire

Morphological NotesVerb; future tense, active voice, indicative mood, first person singular (Gr,V,IFA1,,S,)
Rendering Rationale"Inquire" reflects the root ἐρωτ- with the intensified sense of directed questioning from ἐπί. The future active indicative, first person singular, is preserved by "I will," indicating a definite forthcoming act of questioning.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

I will inquire

Same as P1Yes
RationaleP1 'I will inquire' is consistent with the Greek verb's force of directed questioning in this context and is suitable.
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