Erotao means to ask, question, or request. It appears about 60 times. It describes asking questions and making requests, often of equals or in intimate contexts. Jesus used it frequently in prayer.
Jesus' prayers use erotao (John 17:9, 15, 20) — showing intimate relationship with the Father. Believers are encouraged to ask (erotao) in Jesus' name (John 16:26). The verb reflects the relational nature of prayer — not begging but asking from a position of sonship.