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Strong's G1906 ἐπερώτημα (eperotema)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1906 — hed (“sounding again”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1906
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G1906 Quick Answer

Strong's G1906 ἐπερώτημα (eperotema) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eperotema (ep-er-o'-tay-mah) n. 1. an inquiry [from G1905] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include answer. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
eperotema (ep-er-o'-tay-mah) n. 1. an inquiry [from G1905]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
answer

Meaning and Definition

eperotema (ep-er-o'-tay-mah) n. 1. an inquiry [from G1905] KJV: answer Root(s): G1905

Original Word
ἐπερώτημα
Transliteration
eperotema
Derivation
Root: ἐπερωτάω R1: 1905
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1906. 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)

pledge

Usage: ἐπ-ερώτημα, -τος, τό [in LXX: Da TH Dan.4:14 (שְׁאֵלָא), Sir.33:3 * ;] __1. a question, au inquiry (Hdt., Thuc.). __2. a demand: 1Pe.3:21 (see ICC, in l).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1906 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render eperotema, 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.

answer 1 Peter 3:21

How Strong's G1906 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1906 (ἐπερώτημα) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1906 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 G1906 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Peter 3:21 KJV

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

Strong's G1906 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Daniel 4:17 Septuagint / Brenton

The matter is by the decree of the watcher, and the demand is a word of the holy ones; that the living may know that the Lord is most high over the kingdom of men, and he will give it to whomsoever he shall please, and will set up over it that which is set at nought of men.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1906.

Daniel 4:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The matter is by the decree of the watcher, and the demand is a word of the holy ones; that the living may know that the Lord is most high over the kingdom of men, and he will give it to whomsoever he shall please, and will set up over it that which is set at nought of men.
1 Peter 3:21 New Testament, KJV
The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1906, grouped by book.

Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1906 FAQ

What does eperotema (ἐπερώτημα) mean?

Eperotema (Strong's G1906) is a Greek word most simply glossed "answer". eperotema (ep-er-o'-tay-mah) n. 1. an inquiry [from G1905]

How many times is eperotema (ἐπερώτημα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1906 across 2 books.

Where can I study eperotema (ἐπερώτημα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1906 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate eperotema (ἐπερώτημα)?

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

Does Strong's G1906 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1906, with linked reader references where each row is available.