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 times

Appears 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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