Strong’s G0154

αἰτέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

aiteó

Pronunciation

ahee-teh'-o

Definition

To ask, request, demand

Meaning

I ask, request, petition, demand.

Usage

The Greek verb "aiteó" primarily means to ask or request something, often with a sense of urgency or need. It is used in the New Testament to describe the act of petitioning or making a request, whether to God or to another person. The term can imply a humble request or, in some contexts, a more assertive demand.

Bible references

Matthew 5:42;Matthew 6:8;Matthew 7:7;Matthew 7:8;Matthew 7:9;Matthew 7:10;Matthew 7:11;Matthew 14:7;Matthew 18:19;Matthew 20:20;Matthew 20:22;Matthew 21:22;Matthew 27:20;Matthew 27:58;Mark 6:22;Mark 6:23;Mark 6:24;Mark 6:25;Mark 10:35;Mark 10:38;Mark 11:24;Mark 15:8;Mark 15:43;Luke 1:63;Luke 6:30