Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀλληγορέω”
Understanding allēgoréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be an allegory (the Greek word itself). - to allegorize
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀλληγορέω
Phonetical-lay-gor-eh'-o
Transliterationallēgoréō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be an allegory (the Greek word itself). - to allegorize
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Galatians 4:24 | “Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.” Word: ἀλληγορέω (allēgoréō) |