Greek Word Study

The meaning of ἀπειλέω

Understanding apeiléō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of uncertain derivation threaten. - to menace - by implication, to forbid

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ἀπειλέω

Phoneticap-i-leh'-o
Transliterationapeiléō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain derivation threaten. - to menace - by implication, to forbid

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 4:17

But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.

Word: ἀπειλέω (apeiléō)
1 Peter 2:23

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

Word: ἀπειλέω (apeiléō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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