ἀπολογία
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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine8 occurrences6 books8 verses
Definition
ἀπολογία, -ας, ἡ
(ἀπολογέομαι), [in LXX: Wis.6.10 * ;]
a speech in defence: Acts 25:16, 2 Corinthians 7:11, Philippians 1:7, 16, 2 Timothy 4:16; with dative of person(s), 1 Corinthians 9:3, 1 Peter 3:15; before πρός, Acts 22:1.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- Acts 22:1ἀπολογίας · defense“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
- Acts 25:16ἀπολογίας · defend himselfI told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.
- 1 Corinthians 9:3ἀπολογία · defenseThis is my defense to those who scrutinize me:
- 2 Corinthians 7:11ἀπολογίαν · eagerness to clear yourselvesConsider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.
- Philippians 1:7ἀπολογίᾳ · defenseIt is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
- Philippians 1:16ἀπολογίαν · [the] defenseThe latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
- 2 Timothy 4:16ἀπολογίᾳ · defenseAt my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
- 1 Peter 3:15ἀπολογίαν · give a defenseBut in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,