Peter asks Jesus to explain a parable in Matthew 15:15, using this aorist imperative: φράσον ἡμῖν τὴν παραβολήν—'explain to us the parable.' Classical usage ranged from 'point out' to 'declare' to 'interpret,' always involving making something clear or understood. The verb appears across Greek literature from Homer onward, indicating both physical pointing and verbal clarification. Peter's request acknowledges the parable's opacity—it requires interpretation, and only the teacher can unlock its meaning. The single New Testament instance captures the dynamic of learning: recognizing what we don't understand and asking for explanation.