The meaning of “ἐπαγγέλλω”
Understanding epangéllō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
profess, (make) promise. - to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert so...
ἐπαγγέλλω
profess, (make) promise. - to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 14:11 | “And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.” Word: ἐπαγγέλλω (epangéllō) | |
| Romans 4:21 | “And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.” Word: ἐπαγγέλλω (epangéllō) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:21 | “Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana. ” Word: ἐπαγγέλλω (epangéllō) | |
| Hebrews 11:11 | “Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.” Word: ἐπαγγέλλω (epangéllō) | |
| 2 Peter 2:19 | “While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.” Word: ἐπαγγέλλω (epangéllō) |