ἐπαγγελία

epangeliaNoun (Feminine)G1860

promise

From: from G1861 (ἐπαγγέλλω);

Short Definition

an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a summons (as Attic law-term, Dem.).
2.a promise (Dem., Arist.)
LXX Usage: (סֵפֶר), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

50 times

Appears 50 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
13
Galatians
9
Acts
8
Romans
8
Ephesians
4

Key Passages

  • 1 John 2:25
  • Acts 2:33
  • Galatians 3:16
  • Hebrews 11:13
  • Hebrews 9:15

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