UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: to learn about, to find out about by inquiry

Semantic entry: 27.11

Semantic domains: Learn

Subdomains: Learn

Definition: to acquire information by questioning{N:001}

Notes: Since πυνθάνομαι[b] and διερωτάω imply quite distinct semantic components, namely ‘to acquire information’ and ‘by the process of questioning,’ it may be appropriate in many languages to use two verbs meaning ‘to ask’ and ‘to find out.’ Accordingly, this expression in RV ACT 10:17 · LV ACT 10:17 · Read together ACT 10:17 may be rendered as ‘meanwhile, men sent by Cornelius asked and learned where Simon’s house was.’