The meaning of “ἐξομολογέω”
Understanding exomologéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
confess, profess, promise. - to acknowledge or (by implication, of assent) agree fully
ἐξομολογέω
confess, profess, promise. - to acknowledge or (by implication, of assent) agree fully
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:25 | “At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.” Word: ἐξομολογέω (exomologéō) | |
| Mark 1:5 | “And there went out unto him all the land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.” Word: ἐξομολογέω (exomologéō) | |
| Luke 22:6 | “And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.” Word: ἐξομολογέω (exomologéō) | |
| Acts 19:18 | “And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.” Word: ἐξομολογέω (exomologéō) | |
| Romans 15:9 | “And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.” Word: ἐξομολογέω (exomologéō) |