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Strong's G1871 ἐπαιτέω (epaiteo)

Epaiteo means “beg” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1871 — darkemon (“dram”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1871
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G1871 Quick Answer

Strong's G1871 ἐπαιτέω (epaiteo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epaiteo (ep-ai-teh'-o) v. 1. to ask for [from G1909 and G154] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include beg. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
epaiteo (ep-ai-teh'-o) v. 1. to ask for [from G1909 and G154]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
beg

Meaning and Definition

epaiteo (ep-ai-teh'-o) v. 1. to ask for [from G1909 and G154] KJV: beg Root(s): G1909, G154

Original Word
ἐπαιτέω
Transliteration
epaiteo
Derivation
Root: αἰτέω R1: 1909 R2: 154
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1871. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to ask/beg

Usage: ἐπ-αιτέω, -ῶ, [in LXX: Psa_109:10 (H7592) Sir_40:28 * ;] __1. to ask besides. __2. to beg (as a mendicant; cf. MM, Exp., xiv): Luk.16:3 18:35 (Cremer, 74).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1871 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epaiteo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

beg Luke 16:3

How Strong's G1871 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1871 (ἐπαιτέω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1871 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1871 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Luke 16:3 KJV

Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.

Strong's G1871 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 108:10 Septuagint / Brenton

Let his children wander without a dwelling place, and beg: Let them be cast out of their habitations.

Strong's G1871 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 40:28 Septuagint / Brenton

My son, lead not a beggar’s life; For better it is to die than to beg.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1871.

Psalms 108:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Let his children wander without a dwelling place, and beg: Let them be cast out of their habitations.
Luke 16:3 New Testament, KJV
Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.
Wisdom of Sirach 40:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
My son, lead not a beggar’s life; For better it is to die than to beg.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1871, grouped by book.

Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 108:10
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 16:3
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 40:28

Strong's G1871 FAQ

What does epaiteo (ἐπαιτέω) mean?

Epaiteo (Strong's G1871) is a Greek word most simply glossed "beg". epaiteo (ep-ai-teh'-o) v. 1. to ask for [from G1909 and G154]

How many times is epaiteo (ἐπαιτέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1871 across 3 books.

Where can I study epaiteo (ἐπαιτέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1871 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate epaiteo (ἐπαιτέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as beg. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1871 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1871, with linked reader references where each row is available.