Greek · G1906 · unreviewed

ἐπερώτημα

An inquiry

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ἐπερώτημα G1906
Pronunciation eperṓtēma

What does ἐπερώτημα (eperṓtēma) mean in the Bible?

ἐπερώτημα (eperṓtēma) is a Greek word meaning "an inquiry". ἐπ-ερώτημα, -τος, τό [in LXX: Da TH Dan.

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Meaning

an inquiry
Extended definition

Question demanding a response; in 1 Peter 3:21, carries sense of formal pledge or appeal to God.

1a question, au inquiry (Hdt., Thuc.).
2a demand: 1Pe.3:21 (see ICC, in l).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Neuter 1 Pet 3:21
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