Strong's Lexicon aitéma: Request, petition, demand Original Word: αἴτημα Word Origin: Derived from αἰτέω (aiteō), meaning "to ask" or "to request." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is שְׁאֵלָה (she'elah), which also means "request" or "petition." Usage: The term "aitéma" refers to a specific request or petition made by an individual. In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of prayer or supplication to God, highlighting the act of asking or making a request with a sense of earnestness and humility. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, making requests or petitions was a common practice, both in religious and secular contexts. Petitioning deities or authorities was a way to seek favor, assistance, or intervention. In Jewish tradition, prayer was a central aspect of worship and daily life, and making requests to God was seen as an expression of faith and dependence on His providence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aiteó Definition a request NASB Translation demand (1), requests (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 155: αἴτημααἴτημα, (τος, τό (αἰτέω) (from Plato down), what is or has been asked for: Luke 23:24; plural (A. V. requests), Philippians 4:6 (cf. Ellicott at the passage); things asked for, 1 John 5:15. (See the preceding word, and Trench, § li.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance petition, request, required. From aiteo; a thing asked or (abstractly) an asking -- petition, request, required. see GREEK aiteo Forms and Transliterations αιτημα αίτημα αίτημά αἴτημα αιτηματα αιτήματα αιτήματά αἰτήματα αιτήματί αίτησιν αίτησις aitema aitēma aítema aítēma aitemata aitēmata aitḗmataLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 23:24 N-NNSGRK: γενέσθαι τὸ αἴτημα αὐτῶν NAS: pronounced sentence that their demand be granted. KJV: that it should be as they required. INT: to be done the demand of them Philippians 4:6 N-ANP 1 John 5:15 N-ANP Strong's Greek 155 |
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