ἀπολογέομαι
apologeomaiVerbG0626
to defend oneself
From: middle voice from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G3056 (λόγος);
Short Definition
to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to defend
2.to defend one's self
LXX Usage: (רִיב) *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
10 timesAppears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
6
Luke
2
2 Corinthians
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 12:19
- Acts 24:10
- Acts 26:1
- Acts 26:24
- Luke 21:14
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account