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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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
ReferenceText
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)

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Galatians
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