ἘΠΑΙΤΗΣΙΣ, ἐπαιτησις
EPAITĒSIS, epaitēsis
Sounds Like: ep-A-tee-sis
Translations: begging, a begging, asking, a request
From the root: ΕΠΑΙΤΗΣΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of begging or asking for something, often with a sense of importunity or persistence. It can also denote a request or petition. It is typically used in contexts where someone is seeking alms or making a strong appeal.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1877 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Sirach — 40:30
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΕΠΑΙΤΗΣΙΣ.
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- ΕΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΩΣ — of begging, of a request, of a demand
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