ἘΠΑΙΤΕΙΝ, ἐπαιτειν
EPAITEIN, epaitein
Sounds Like: ep-ai-TEIN
Translations: to beg, to ask for alms
From the root: ἘΠΑΙΤΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to beg or to ask for alms, typically referring to soliciting money or food due to poverty. It describes the act of a beggar seeking sustenance from others. It is often used in contexts where someone is in need and requests help.
Inflection: Present Active Infinitive
Strong’s number: G1871 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Sirach — 40:28
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Luke — 16:3
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ἘΠΑΙΤΕΩ, appear in our texts.
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