# ἐπαιτέω (epaiteō)

Strong’s G1871. 2 New Testament occurrences.

I beg, am a beggar, ask alms.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/epaiteo-g1871

## Occurrences

- [Luke 16:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/16/3) — Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.
- [Luke 18:35](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/18/35) — And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: