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ἐπαγγέλλω

epangellōto professHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἐπ-αγγέλλω

[in LXX: Esther 4:8 (אָמַר), Proverbs 13:12, Wis.2.13, al. ;]

1. to announce, proclaim.

2. (a) to promise;

(b) to profess. Mid., also frequently in both these senses;

(with) to promise: with dab. of person(s), Hebrews 6:13; with accusative of thing(s), Romans 4:21, Titus 1:2; with dative of person(s) and accusative of thing(s), James 1:12; 2:5, 2 Peter 2:19; ἐπαγγελίαν, 1 John 2:25; with inf., Mark 14:11, Acts 7:5; before λέγων, Hebrews 12:26; ptcp., Hebrews 10:23; 11:11;

(d) to profess: θεοσέβειαν, 1 Timothy 2:10; γνῶσιν, 1 Timothy 6:21. Pass., Galatians 3:19 (cf. προ-επαγγέλλω; and see Cremer, 26).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐπαγγέλλω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

15 total
  1. Mark 14:11ἐπηγγείλαντο · they promised
    They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
  2. Acts 7:5ἐπηγγείλατο · [God] promised
    He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.
  3. Romans 4:21ἐπήγγελται · He had promised
    …being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.
  4. Galatians 3:19ἐπήγγελται · [the] promise referred
    Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator.
  5. 1 Timothy 2:10ἐπαγγελλομέναις · profess
    …but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
  6. 1 Timothy 6:21ἐπαγγελλόμενοι · have professed
    …which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.
  7. Titus 1:2ἐπηγγείλατο · promised
    …in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.
  8. Hebrews 6:13ἐπαγγειλάμενος · made His promise
    When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,
  9. Hebrews 10:23ἐπαγγειλάμενος · promised
    Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
  10. Hebrews 11:11ἐπαγγειλάμενον · who had promised
    By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.
  11. Hebrews 12:26ἐπήγγελται · He has promised
    At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”
  12. James 1:12ἐπηγγείλατο · [God] has promised
    Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
  13. James 2:5ἐπηγγείλατο · He promised
    Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
  14. 2 Peter 2:19ἐπαγγελλόμενοι · They promise
    They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.
  15. 1 John 2:25ἐπηγγείλατο · made
    And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.