Definition
ἀπειλέω, -ῶ (ἀπειλή)
[in LXX: Nahum 1:4 (גָּעַר), Isaiah 66:14 (זָעַם), Sir.19.17, al. ;]
to threaten: 1 Peter 2:23; mid., Acts 4:17 (see MM, VGT, see word, and cf. προσαπειλέω).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀπειλέω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Acts 4:17ἀπειλησώμεθα · we must warnBut to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.”
- 1 Peter 2:23ἠπείλει · He made no threatsWhen they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.