αἰτέω aitéō

Greek · Strong's G154 · used 70 times in 67 verses

Meaning

to ask (in genitive case)

In the King James Version: ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require

Derivation: of uncertain derivation;

James 4:2 You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.
James 4:3 And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.
1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
1 John 3:22 and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.
1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
1 John 5:15 And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.
1 John 5:16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.