ἀνετάζω (G426) — Greek Lexicon

ἀνετάζω

anetázō

G426 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To examine or interrogate closely, particularly in a judicial or formal investigative context; to conduct a detailed questioning or inquiry, often with the intent of establishing truth or facts. The term implies an official or authoritative process of examination, such as that carried out by magistrates or legal authorities.

Semantic Range

to interrogate formally, to examine judicially, to conduct official inquiry, to question under authority

Root / Etymology

From the preposition ἀνά ('up,' 'again') and the verb ἐτάζω ('to examine,' 'to question'), thus literally 'to examine up' or 'to examine thoroughly.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

The verb ἀνετάζω appears rarely in extant Greek literature, with its New Testament use reflecting a sense of formal judicial investigation, particularly the process undertaken by Roman officials or magistrates when examining suspects or witnesses. In Luke 23:14 (by implication), it describes the thorough examination of Jesus by Pilate. The term is stronger than general terms for 'to ask' or 'to inquire' (e.g., ἐρωτάω), signifying an official, systematic inquest that might involve multiple stages or repeated questioning. In later legal or administrative contexts, it is used for official reviews or hearings. English translations often render it as 'examine' or 'question,' but the term specifically implies a thorough judicial process.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from ἀνά and (to test); to investigate (judicially):--(should have) examined(-d).

Root Family

ἀνετάζω (anetazō) — examine, interrogate, scrutinize, conduct official inquiry

Root ἐταζ- to examine, to question, to scrutinize

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G426-02`	ἀνετάζεσθαι	anetazesthai	`V PRS PASS INF`	to be examined	to be formally interrogated	to be formally interrogated	1
`G426-01`	ἀνετάζειν	anetazein	`V PRS ACT INF`	examine	to conduct official examination	to conduct official examination	1

Occurrences in Scripture

2 occurrences

Filter by SIDANCE:

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G426-02`	Acts 22:24	ἀνετάζεσθαι	anetazesthai	`V PRS PASS INF`	to be examined	to be formally interrogated	to be formally interrogated
`G426-01`	Acts 22:29	ἀνετάζειν	anetazein	`V PRS ACT INF`	examine	to conduct official examination	to conduct official examination

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