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 times

Appears 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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