Lexical Definition

‎ἀποστοματίζω‎ apostomatízō (ap-os-tom-at-id'-zo) to interrogate ^G:V
from ‎ἀπό‎ and a (presumed) derivative of ‎στόμα‎

provoke to speak.

• to speak off-hand (properly, dictate), i.e. to catechize (in an invidious manner)

Abbott-Smith

* ἀποστοματίζω (< στόμα),
1. In cl., to speak from memory, to dictate to a pupil (Plat.).
2. In late Gk., to catechize, question: Lk 11:53 (MM, s.v.).†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

ἀποστοματίζω-ᾰτίζω,

(στόμα) teach by word of mouth, teach by dictation, γράμματα ἀ.[Refs 5th c.BC+] —passive, τὸ ἀποστοματίζωατιζόμενον dictated lesson, [Refs 4th c.BC+]

__2 interrogate, catechize, as a master his pupil, [NT+5th c.BC+]
__II repeat by heart, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]: generally, recite, repeat, [Refs 1st c.AD+]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: Luke.11.53}