G1871
G1871 — ἐπαιτέω
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
epaiteo (ep-ai-teh'-o) v.
1. to ask for
[from G1909 and G154]
KJV: beg
Root(s): G1909, G154
TWOT
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KJV Renderings
beg
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἐπαιτέω, ἐπαίτω;
1. to ask besides, ask for more: Homer, Iliad 23, 593.
2. to ask again and again, importunately: Sophocles Oed. Tyr. 1416; to beg, to ask alms: Luk 16:3; (Luk 18:35 L T Tr WH); (Psa 108:10 (); Sir 40:28; Sophocles Oed. Col. 1364).
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἐπαιτέω (beg)
Luke 16:3
- KJV: Then the steward said within himself What shall I do for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship I cannot dig to beg I am ashamed
- GK: είπε δε εν εαυτώ ο οικονόμος τι ποιήσω ότι ο κύριός μου αφαιρείται την οικονομίαν απ΄ εμού σκάπτειν ουκ ισχύω επαιτείν αισχύνομαι