G653: ἀποστοματίζω
apostomatízō · “to interrogate”
Definition
to speak off-hand (properly, dictate), i.e. to catechize (in an invidious manner)
KJV translates it as: provoke to speak
Word origin: from G575 (ἀπό) and a (presumed) derivative of G4750 (στόμα);
Extended definition
ἀποστοματίζω
(στόμα),
1. In cl., to speak from memory, to dictate to a pupil (Plat.).
2. In late Gk., to catechize, question: Luk.11:53 (MM, see word).†
(AS)
(στόμα),
1. In cl., to speak from memory, to dictate to a pupil (Plat.).
2. In late Gk., to catechize, question: Luk.11:53 (MM, see word).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G653 is translated
- to make speak ×1
Bible verses with G653 (apostomatízō)
Apostomatízō appears in 1 verse.
- Luke 11:53
And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things: