Greek word · Strong's G611

ἀποκρίνομαι

apokrínomai · verb · “to answer”

In a sentence

Apokrinomai means to answer — used constantly of Jesus' answering questions, often with another question or a story. Jesus is the great responder.

Apokrinomai is the verb of replying. The Gospels open and close with people asking Jesus questions; he apokrinomai — sometimes plainly, often surprisingly, sometimes with silence.

His answers reveal his identity. To the Sanhedrin he answers «I am»; to Pilate he answers «You have said so»; to many he answers with a parable. He responds to us still.

Strong's reference

Definition: to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)

KJV usage: answer

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Mark 14:62 ““I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”” John 4:13 “Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.