Strong’s G1809

ἐξαιτέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

exaiteó

Pronunciation

ex-ahee-teh'-o

Definition

To demand, to ask earnestly, to request with insistence.

Meaning

I demand of, ask for, beg earnestly for.

Usage

The verb "exaiteó" conveys a sense of demanding or asking for something with urgency or insistence. It implies a strong request, often with a sense of authority or desperation. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a situation where a request is made with significant intensity or earnestness.

Bible references

Luke 22:31