ἀρνέομαι

arneomaiVerbG0720

to deny

From: perhaps from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the middle voice of G4483 (ῥέω);

Short Definition

to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate

Full Lexicon Entry

with accusative of person(s), to deny, refuse to acknowledge, disown: Ἰησοῦν,; ἑαυτόν, (prove false to)
3.C. accusative of thing(s) (in cl. to refuse), to deny, abjure
LXX Usage: (כָּחַשׁ pi.) 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

30 times

Appears 30 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
4
John
4
Luke
4
2 Timothy
3
Matthew
3

Key Passages

  • 1 John 2:22
  • 2 Timothy 3:5
  • John 1:20
  • Luke 22:57
  • Mark 14:68

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