ἐπαγγέλλω
epangellōVerbG1861
to profess
From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος);
Short Definition
to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to announce, proclaim.
2.
ato promise
bto profess. Mid., also frequently in both these senses
withto promise
dto profess
LXX Usage: (אָמַר),
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
15 timesAppears 15 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
4
1 Timothy
2
James
2
1 John
1
2 Peter
1
Key Passages
- 1 John 2:25
- 2 Peter 2:19
- Hebrews 10:23
- Hebrews 6:13
- Mark 14:11
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